Visual Arts

Sydney breaks barriers to creative spaces
A new plan to encourage creatives to breathe new life into old buildings may see the City of Sydney transform…

AusCo 4-year funding results to be announced in May
The program was previously intended to be a six-year funding cycle until a Brandis-shaped spanner was thrown into the works…

10 chocolate artworks entirely Easter egg-free
Move over Lindt bunnies and hollow eggs. Chocolate can be political, sexy or witty in the hands of a cheeky…

Winners of 2016 Creative Partnership Awards
Five leaders in philanthropy and business have been acknowledged for their entrepreneurial vision in pushing the arts forward.

The pitfalls and pleasures of making people laugh
Australian comedians respond to the question: what’s the best and worst thing about forging a career in comedy?

25 quotes about the arts that deserve a standing ovation
A round-up of the hard-hitting and inspiring words by some of Australia's most renowned arts leaders and advocates.

Putting arts on the election agenda
Cultural officers replacing chaplains, tax-free arts grants and a tax on legalised cannabis are now on the 2016 Federal Election…

So you think you're not political
You don't have to be dealing with overtly controversial issues to create work that agitates and activates.

Bringing learning into the workplace with Open Channel
Open Channel short courses and professional attachments help aspiring creators get in the workplace early.

Life lessons from Miranda July
Bad art, procrastination and dull days can be good things. Filmmaker, artist and writer Miranda July discusses how to navigate…