Visual Arts

How the ordinary is helping creatives cope
From folding laundry to going on ‘state of emergency’ walks, creatives share how small and simple actions are providing ballast…

Review: Marking Time, NGV Virtual Tours
Marking Time presents a multifaceted digital exhibition that explores a diverse range of Indigenous artworks from the NGV collection.

Conservation in closure – making this time work
From conserving Australia’s oldest dress to outdoor sculptures, we take a look at the "other jobs" art museums are taking…

Why art museums will open before performing arts venues
What the data tells us about when, and how, to reopen while getting the cost-wellbeing equation right.

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Sydney Contemporary Fair cancelled, AGSA first art museum to reopen, $5.2m in AusCo Grants announced, Opera Australia cancels entire national…

Conquering fear in your reopening strategy
As a national roadmap has been laid out for arts and cultural venues to again welcome visitors, we ask: 'how…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Audible announces $20,000 podcast writing competition, Musica Viva reveals FutureMakers, Australia Institute announces writer-in-residence longlist, and more awards.

Casual workers remain exposed as arts institutions draw support
In the coronavirus crisis there have been calls from all sides to 'save the arts', but we should also ask…

Prepare to fail: how to be successful in a virtual AGM
For Rachael Coghlan, Craft ACT's first virtual AGM offered lessons for many arts orgs needing to deliver reporting, acquittals and…

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
City Recital Hall appoints new CEO, Regional Arts WA welcomes new Chair and Board members, and more.