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6 tips for entering an art prize

Many say art prizes are as fraught as entering the lottery, but you can hedge your bets. Here’s how.

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Why we need to advocate for visual arts careers at high school

Students and parents need help to overcome limited understanding of careers in the visual arts, says passionate teacher and visual…

NVAEC, Two women in black stand side by side in front of Indigenous wall hanging art. Kelli Cole, Warumungu and Luritja peoples, Curator, Special Projects, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art and Hetti Perkins, Arrernte and Kalkadoon peoples, co-Curator, in Emily Kam Kngwarray, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, 2023. Photo: Sam Cooper.
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Repositioning: teaching and learning in the visual arts

The fifth National Visual Art Education Conference (NVAEC) saw teachers, artists and curators gathering to share ideas, inspire each other…

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10 British artists currently showing in Australia

UK's best head Down Under, and Australian audiences are loving new and old works delivered by these 10 artists.

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The other work

Independent artists often do other work alongside their art making, but how does it sit within their arts practice as…

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Vegan art materials: taking the animal out of art

Put an end to dead animals in your art, and learn more about vegan art supplies.

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How to start and maintain an inspiration board

Starting with what inspires you might be the best way to get your ideas moving from fantasy to reality.

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How museums could light up and display more of the world’s precious objects for longer

Emrah Baki Ulas explores how new advances in lighting technology can improve museum displays for visitors while also addressing preservation.