Visual Arts

Arts news watch: this week's trending topics
We report it – you read it. Keep you eye on this week's top arts news stories.

Northern Territory artists shine at Charles Darwin University
The institution has launched a new gallery in the heart of the city to showcase the region's artists.

Exhibition review: Bruce Reynolds and Hiroe and Cornel Swen, Canberra Museum and Gallery
Exploring material histories through ceramics and painting, these two exhibitions make for a sympathetic pairing.

New galleries for Bruny Island and Caboolture
Bruny Island in Tasmania and Bribie Island in Southeast Queensland, add to the tourism offering with new galleries.

Exhibition review: Summer Exhibition 2025, Victorian Arts Society
A showcase of mixed media.

NORPA launches fundraising campaign to buy and create flood-resistant new Lismore home
The Joinery aims to become a flood-resilient cultural hub for the Northern Rivers region’s performing arts sector.

Spreading the word – reaching the right artists at the right time to amplify your art prize announcement
When targeting your art prize announcement, be like a shark – laser focused and swimming in the right part of…

COMA's new flagship home opens among buzzing crowd
With guests spilling out onto the streets at its opening, COMA is positioning itself for a new chapter.

Celebrating anniversaries in 2025: the first wave of announcements
Visual arts organisations celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2025.

Opportunities and awards
Grants open for applications, plus winners of GradFoto award, finalists of National Designer Award and National Graduate Showcase, and more!