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The Federal Government has recognised the significant work and national impact of NAISDA, the leading creative arts education and training organisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people based on the Central Coast. This week, Minister for Indigenous Australians, The Hon. Linda Burney MP, and Federal Member for Robertson, Dr. Gordon Reid MP, visited NAISDA … Continued
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The newest public art in Dandenong’s Settlers Square foreshadows the next exhibition at Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre. Created by Melbourne based Ethiopian-Norwegian artist Olana Janfa, Too Much Drama combines the artist’s trademark wry political commentary and light-hearted humour. Olana’s unique style is inspired by the traditional Ethiopian Orthodox art of his childhood and … Continued
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Local and international arts experts will discuss ways to save Sydney’s creative soul at a public event, as soaring costs push artists out of the city. Free tickets for the CityTalks panel discussion, Making space for culture – the future of Sydney’s creative economy, are available now. City of Sydney research shows an alarming number … Continued
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Colourful, tiled artworks inspired by Sydney icons now frame three fire exits in city centre laneways, following the installation of In Through the Out Door by artist Callum Morton. The intricate tile patterns are the latest addition to the City of Sydney’s City Art collection, lighting up doorways in Market Row and Mullins Street. … Continued
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The newest public art in Dandenong’s Settlers Square foreshadows the next exhibition at Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre. Created by Ethiopian/Norwegian artist Olana Janfa, Too Much Drama combines political statements with lightness and dry humour. Olana’s unique style is inspired by traditional Ethiopian Orthodix art and the perils and irony of a contemporary immigrant … Continued
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Celebrating its 20th year, The Doyles Art Award and Exhibition is poised to spark creativity across the Gold Coast with a series of art activities planned both leading up to and during the week-long event. Against the backdrop of Mudgeeraba’s historic buildings, a selection of operators will deliver art workshops, some of which are free, … Continued
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Archibald Prize winner Blak Douglas to unveil new mural confronting coal damage in Redfern WHEN: 1pm Friday 17 May WHERE: 87 Pitt Street, Redfern WHAT: Dhungatti artist and 2022 Archibald Prize winner Blak Douglas is launching his new mural Coalface in Redfern this Friday, conveying the damaging impacts the coal industry has on climate, Country … Continued
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Monash University researchers have collaborated with other academics to examine the relations between alternative and mainstream cultures in a new book, Fringe to Famous: Cultural Production in Australia After the Creative Industries. The co-authored book is the result of a four-year research study funded by the Australian Research Council to examine how Australia’s most cherished … Continued
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Submissions for the Doyles Art Award and Exhibition 2024, the Gold Coast’s longest running painting prize currently celebrating its landmark 20th year, are closing 24 May before 5pm. Named after famous Australian artist d’Arcy William Doyle, the prestigious award is the Gold Coast’s longest running painting prize and carries a prize pool of $30,000 across … Continued
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Creative Australia has released a major report on the working lives of Australian artists that shows it is now harder than ever for professional artists to make a living. This is despite the fact they are highly educated, highly skilled, and that Australians deeply value their contribution. Artists as Workers: An Economic Study of Professional … Continued
