Visual Arts
More than beauty; shattering preconceptions about the make-up industry
The make-up industry is going through a revolution – and NIDA’s Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services) is…
Why alone time is essential for creatives and how to prioritise it
Alone time is an essential part of the creative process, but can often be neglected or interrupted. Here's how artists,…
The international short film festival ensuring Gympie gets noticed
A regional QLD city is turning heads on the film festival circuit, curating award-winning films from around the world, and…
How Australian creatives have made it in New York (pt3)
In part 3 of our ‘Australian Creatives in New York’ series we speak with accessories designer Amy Franz on education,…
The art of tradition
Why do some events resonate so strongly with audiences that they become instant favourites, whereas other programming decisions quickly fall…
Applause: latest funding and awards announced
Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship winner announced, NSW Premier's History Awards winners celebrated, finalists for tidal.18 revealed, and more.
$2 million boost for First Peoples with new Creative Industries Action Plan
The Victorian Government’s Action Plan is designed to boost employment opportunities for First Peoples in the creative industries, and raise…
Can a new arts precinct put Karratha on the cultural map?
A major new arts precinct in the heart of the Pilbara demonstrates how the arts enrich community while also strengthening…
Australia Council delivers $6.3 million to Australian artists
Female artists lead the way in the latest Australia Council grants, with female artists receiving more than half the project…
Review: National Art – Part One, at NAS Gallery
Building upon a teaching and touring archive, 50 artists have gifted significant artworks to the National Art School Collection. Those…