Exhibition calls for solidarity with Hong Kong

Sleepless Summer endeavours to rally support for democracy protests with works from Australian and Hong Kong artists.

Melissa Lucashenko wins 2019 Miles Franklin for Too Much Lip

The Bundjalung author’s hard-hitting novel wins Australia’s most prestigious literary award.

Beef, coal, and hot tracks: Aus music exports earn $195 million each year

Australian music is performing remarkably overseas, according to a new Australia Council report.

How circus and theatre support young people’s mental health

New studies in SA and WA demonstrate the positive impact of the performing arts on young people’s mental health and…

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Clearly, size doesn't matter

A painting measuring just 22cm by William Dobell has sold this week at Auction just shy of $1M, lifting spirits…

Australian audio comedy series snapped up by the BBC

A half-hour narrative sci-fi comedy series originally crowdfunded for digital download will soon air on BBC Radio 4.

Sydney librarian discovers rare drawing by Renaissance artist

Giorgione is one of the most enigmatic figures in Renaissance art, and yet a drawing of his has been discovered…

The 2019 Festival and Arts Event Calendar

Start the year by filling up your diary – ArtsHub gives you the quintessential Australian arts festival and events calendar…

The Big List: what made an impact in the visual arts in 2018

2018 was big: big blockbusters, big lobbying, big cock-ups and big shifts at the top end for the visual arts.