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New exhibition portrays spellbinding Australian landscapes

Sydney artist Chrissie Lloyd’s new exhibition, Flinders Ranges to Birdsville, depicts some of Australia’s most mesmerising rural landscapes in an expressive contemporary realist style.

Immersive Van Gogh experience opens in Canberra this month

The internationally acclaimed large-scale, immersive, multi-sensory Van Gogh Alive experience will open in Canberra later this week.

Things to do in Canberra this weekend, 18-20 February

There's plenty of things to do across Canberra this weekend, 18-20 February, so if you’re making plans, look no further.

Marion: much more than just ‘the other Griffin’

New exhibition at the National Archives of Australia, 'Marion: the other Griffin', is a deep dive into the woman who co-designed Canberra.

Director Kiah Roache-Turner on ‘Wyrmwood Apocalypse’

'Wyrmwood Apocalpse' director, Kiah Roache-Turner, will keep making movies in the post-apocalyptic zombie-verse “as long as they let me”.

Glen Le Lievre named 2021 Political Cartoonist of the Year

At the opening of MoAD's Behind the Lines exhibition, Sydney-based artist Glen Le Lievre was named 2021 Political Cartoonist of the Year.

NGA’s ‘Jeffrey Smart’ sums up a life in art

The NGA's summer blockbuster Jeffrey Smart features 130 works from public lenders, private collectors, and the National Gallery’s collection.

In the studio with Tania Vrancic

For Canberr artist Tania Vrancic, the art of ceramics runs through her veins – it just made sense that’s what she was meant to do.

Trendy Canberra-themed Etsy sellers

Calling all Ken Behrens who love Canberra-themed art! We’ve compiled a list of our favourite local Etsy sellers who create and design wearable art and homewares, all in Canberran style. missyminzy Designer and illustrator,...

How Canberra’s institutions, museums and galleries are reopening

As of 29 October the ACT’s health restrictions allow Canberra’s cultural institutions, museums and galleries to all reopen to the public.

Aboriginal artists on Ngunnawal country: Leah Brideson

Aboriginal artists across Ngunnawal country use their paintings to reflect their own personal culture, identity, and healing journeys, while teaching all people to embrace the traditional owners. In this series, we...

Aboriginal artists on Ngunnawal country: Kristie Peters

Aboriginal artists across Ngunnawal country use their artwork to reflect their own personal culture, identity, and healing journeys, while shining a light on reconciliation for all Australians. In this series, we speak...

Aboriginal artists on Ngunnawal country: Eddie Longford

Aboriginal artists across Ngunnawal country use their paintings to reflect their own personal culture, identity, and healing journeys, while teaching all people to embrace Australia's traditional owners. In this series, we speak...

The Q ‘full of optimism’ emerging out of lockdown

Having just returned to the office after a lengthy hiatus, Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre (The Q) artistic director/programming manager, Jordan Best, is working hard to ensure everything runs smoothly as the venue reopens.

NGA commissions new $14M signature sculpture

The National Gallery of Australia’s main entrance is set to be transformed by a giant stainless steel public sculpture by artist Lindy Lee.

Arts sector to receive $35m in new support

A charity for musicians, performers and crew will receive a $20 million funding boost as calls for help spike on the back of lockdowns.

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