New Searchable Online Database for Australian Art Competitions
Artrillium House has now released it's "The Art Directory" in the form of a searchable online database which is available to subscribers. 1400 art competitions are listed with all relevant Read More
KIN AND COUNTRY
KIN AND COUNTRY Fire, storm, sand and water are themes explored by feature artist Maureen Hudson Nampatjinpa, who will be present at Artitja Fine Art's KIN AND COUNTRY exhibition opening Read More
Fluid face of art and soul
HettiI Perkins doesn't like to play favourites, but in the second episode of the new television series Art + Soul, she stands by Fruit Bats, a sculpture by Yorta Yorta Read More
Gallery opens new chapter
After three years in the making, the National Gallery of Australia has finally revealed its stunning new $100 million entrance and indigenous art wing. Governor-General Quentin Bryce officially opened the Read More
Aboriginal art’s new face at Canberra gallery
Ron Radford, the director of Canberra's National Gallery of Australia, can say almost exactly when Australians and overseas visitors became interested in Aboriginal art. ''You can pinpoint it to the Read More
Art from top to bottom
Elsewhere in the gallery, you can enjoy masterpieces of Italian printmaking dating from the mid-fifteenth century in A beautiful line: Italian prints from Mantegna to Piranesi until October 31, and Read More
Finalists announced for Aboriginal Art Prize
The finalists of the 2010 Parliament of NSW Aboriginal Art Prize have been announced, with 43 works from 37 artists being displayed at NSW Parliament House from September 29 - Read More
The best reason to visit Canberra … and there’s more to come
Downstairs is impressive. But the 11 rooms of indigenous art upstairs in the new wing of the National Gallery are astounding. They have no equal in Australia. The loot is Read More
Rare Dance Showcases Indigenous Art Festival in Australia
A rare performance by renowned Aboriginal dancers marked the start of one of Australia's most important festivals of indigenous art. The unique dance of the Gurrir Gurrir people depicts events Read More
New National Gallery Wing Devoted to Australian Indigenous Art
The National Gallery of Australia has opened its new wing devoted to one of the largest collections of Australian Aboriginal and Islander art. The new building in Parkes Place, Canberra, Read More
National Gallery enters new era
The National Gallery of Australia in Canberra is spreading its wings, placing Indigenous art at the front and centre of its collection. It has undergone its biggest facelift since opening Read More
MoB provides ANKAAA members shared resources
Our theme for the Matrix on Board Late September Newsletter seems to be that organisations are stronger when we work together and stay connected. That idea is the core philosophy Read More
Curator unveils a triple treat
Hetti Perkins has put her heart and soul into an exhibition, television series and book about indigenous art, writes Steve Meacham. Like her famous father, the elegantly trouser-suited Hetti Perkins Read More
Helping local Aboriginal artists find their feet
Cowra resident Ted Budd has been appointed as the new Central West Aboriginal Arts Development Officer (CWAADO) for Arts OutWest, a role that will see him help develop the commercial Read More
Aboriginal Art Workshop ““ 4 October ““ Respect Organics Gallery
Join us at Respect Organics Gallery in Shaftesbury, Dorset, for a talk with local artist Tony Duncan titled ˜Australian Aboriginal Art' followed by a practical workshop. Details: Monday 4th October Read More
Victorian art gallery boosts Indigenous art
The National Gallery of Victoria has bolstered its collection of Indigenous artworks with three new paintings for its Aboriginal section. A Texas Downs Station picture by Rover Thomas and two Read More
Peggy Guggenheim: A Collection in Venice Opening Night
Friday 8 October 7.30-10.30pm Tickets $25 per person Join the official opening celebrations to enjoy an evening of exceptional art and delicious bites, with fine wine, beer and soft drinks Read More
Whats on in DC?
>> If you've ever wanted to learn about art from Down Under (insert gratuitous "shrimp on the barbie" joke here), head on over to the Touchstone Gallery Thursday for a Read More
Cultural trail-blazer guided by heritage
Catherine Keenan meets the indigenous curator helping put the final touches to the NGA's new galleries. The woman overseeing the opening of the largest permanent collection of Aboriginal and Torres Read More
NO DOTS DOWN HERE Edition 1, Dec/Jan/Feb 2009/10
No Dots Down Here... The Voice of Koorie Artists" At the Koorie Heritage Trust's inaugural statewide visual artists gathering ground held in 2009 one of the key recommendations arising from Read More