Visual Arts
The doctor is in: Why are artists doing PhDs?
Is a doctoral degree really useful for a career in the arts or are artists using higher degrees to buy…
Refugee gratitude from another era
As borders close to asylum seekers, a powerful work of gratitude reminds Australia of a kinder era.
Updating Dobell’s take on Drawing
Twenty years of the Dobell Drawing Prize concludes with the final leg of its regional tour, making way for a…
New record for Whiteley, just shy of $4m
Whiteley sells for $3,927,272 at last night’s Menzies Art Brand auction in Melbourne making it the second highest amount paid
What makes a good Arts Minister?
Industry knowledge? Passion? Political nous? Australian arts identities discuss the skills needed in such a role.
Subwoofer seats and songs for the deaf
The State Library of Queensland will host a unique live music event this month for people who are deaf and…
The day the music died
Why does the death of an artist hit us so hard, and why do we need to publicise our grief?
Youth arts orgs lose out in funding cuts
Arts Queensland has cut triennial funding for a range of youth arts organisations, including peak body Youth Arts Queensland.
Feast Festival appoints new General Manager
Business expert and fashionista joins the annual Adelaide Queer Arts and Cultural Festival.
Former State Premier joins the Chamber of Arts and Culture in WA
Retired politician and former first female State Premier appointed new Chair of the Chamber of Arts and Culture WA.