Visual Arts
Bringing new writers into the public eye
A new literary prize will support creative work by emerging Victorian writers from migrant backgrounds in honour of the late…
Museums struggle with the entertainment imperative
First it was blockbusters, then architecture-branded museums, now slides and merry-go-rounds. Is it possible to be too entertaining?
The value of giving art away for free
Artists would be mad not to capitalise on a boom in the value of creativity – or would they? A…
Leading a major performing arts centre
Successful leaders of major performing arts centres in Australia, Singapore, South Korea and NZ juggle financial, political and artistic challenges.
Unveiled: Latest program announcements
An exploratory music festival and an encore season for a mainstage success are among this week’s program reveals.
The invisibility of Islamic art in Australia
Islamic art is sparsely displayed in our public galleries, and almost never seen beyond state capitals. Why?
Sexual harassment 'common' in live music venues
A Government task force will investigate sexual harassment in music venues after a study found three quarters of young people…
Art’s multi-million dollar mile high club
A foreign company has brought culture to 6.6 million Australians through a unique sponsorship partnering suggested by its Aussie competitor.
How to conquer impostor syndrome
Scoring the job is not always the confidence boost you'd expect. Many people in the arts suffer from crippling self-doubt…
You should really be nicer to your colleagues – rude behavior is contagious
A growing body of research says experiencing or witnessing rudeness can have harmful effects on performance and creativity.