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2022 Adelaide Biennial artists announced

September 16, 2021

AGSA reveals the 25 Australian artists selected to execute its bold vision for Free/State.

Participating Galleries Announced for TENT

September 16, 2021

Aotearoa New Zealand’s newest contemporary art event releases gallery list ahead of November 2021 launch.

Teelah George joins Laree Payne Gallery

September 15, 2021

Multidisciplinary Australian artist finds representation over the ditch.

Winner of the Vincent Lingiari Art Award announced

September 9, 2021

Grace Kemarre Robinya named 2021 winner.

Virginia Leonard honoured with Officine Saffi Supreme Award

September 9, 2021

New Zealand artist takes out top award in international contemporary ceramics prize.

Desert Mob celebrates 30 years

September 7, 2021

From September to October, Mparntwe Alice Springs plays host to one of the country’s foremost Aboriginal art and cultural events.

IOTA21 gears up for exciting first iteration

September 6, 2021

Launching this week, the first ever Indian Ocean Craft Triennial will take place at Western Australian venues from September to November 2021.

2021 Mosman Art Prize Cancelled

September 6, 2021

The highly anticipated art prize is the latest to be hit in the slew of pandemic-related cancellations.

Tarnanthi 2021 program announced

September 3, 2021

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art festival returns to South Australia and online from October 2021 to January 2022.

Naked & Nude Art Prize winner announced

August 30, 2021

Loribelle Spirovski takes out biennial $30,000 acquisitive prize at Manning Regional Art Gallery.

Lori Pensini wins major Kilgour Prize

August 27, 2021

Western Australia-based artist awarded $50,000 art prize for a work depicting inter-racial relationships.

Gallery 9 picks up Helen Smith

August 26, 2021

Sydney gallery announces representation of multi-disciplinary abstractionist.

GAGPROJECTS to represent Joseph Häxan

August 24, 2021

Boundary-pushing photographer and filmmaker joins Adelaide gallery's stable.

David Griggs and Jenny Watson join The Tusk LionTrail

August 24, 2021

Australian artists join global public art trail to raise awareness and funds for the African lion.

NSW Visual Arts Emerging Fellowship 2021 Finalists announced

August 20, 2021

Seven emerging artists in the running for $30,000 funding, with exhibition planned for 2022.

LON Gallery announces two new non-profit partnerships

August 18, 2021

Melbourne gallery demonstrates commitment to First Nations and environmental causes.

Two new painters for Sullivan + Strumpf

August 17, 2021

Yvette Coppersmith and Lara Merrett join the esteemed stable of leading Sydney gallery.

Sam Gold joins Hugo Michell Gallery stable

August 16, 2021

Adelaide gallery announces representation of emerging ceramicist, sculptor, and installation artist.

Michael Reid Gallery launches new art prize

August 15, 2021

Sydney gallery's new National Emerging Art Prize aims to connect collectors with Australia's most promising emerging artists.

Tolarno Galleries now representing Kieren Karritpul

August 13, 2021

Melbourne gallery adds Ngen'giwumirri artist and recent Ramsay Art Prize finalist to its stable.

Harry Culy wins Arts Foundation Laureate award

August 11, 2021

New Zealand artist honoured with The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi's Marti Friedlander Photographic Award.

TextaQueen wins Copyright Agency Partnerships $80,000 commission

August 10, 2021

The up-and-coming artist will use the funding to shine a light on the queer South Asian diaspora.

Timo Hogan wins $50,000 prize in Telstra NATSIAA 2021

August 9, 2021

Pitjantjatjara artist wins main Telstra NATSIA award in 2021 for large-scale painting.

Jhana Millers Gallery adds two new artists to its stable

August 4, 2021

The Wellington gallery picks up Elisabeth Pointon and Caroline McQuarrie.

Art Incubator presents new collecting opportunity

August 4, 2021

Living With Art 2021 will showcase fixed-price artworks for sale from an exciting lineup of artists.

Sydney Contemporary reschedules 2021 Fair

August 4, 2021

Amid ongoing restrictions, Australasia's premier art fair has been pushed back to 11-14 November 2021.

A new gallery for the Southern Highlands

August 4, 2021

Gallery Jennings Kerr injects dynamic art program into the regional town of Robertson.

Charles Nodrum Gallery picks up Louise Forthun

August 4, 2021

Melbourne-based artist Louise Forthun finds new representation among old friends.

Kaylene Whiskey awarded Melbourne Art Foundation 2022 Commission

August 3, 2021

Yankunytjatjara artist adds major commission to growing list of accolades, with work set to be unveiled at Melbourne Art Fair in 2022.

Firstdraft Auction 2021 dates announced

August 3, 2021

For its 12th iteration this year, the Firstdraft Auction returns online in mid-August, bigger (and safer) than ever.

2021 Hadley’s Art Prize winner announced

August 3, 2021

Hobart-based photographer David Stephenson takes home $100,000 acquisitive landscape prize.

What’s in the Stockroom: N.Smith Gallery

July 30, 2021

This week we visit Sydney's N.Smith Gallery, with director Nicholas Smith.

New director set to take reins at the MCA

July 23, 2021

The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) in Sydney has appointed home-grown talent Suzanne Cotter as new director.

Olsen Gallery welcomes back Charlie Sheard

July 21, 2021

After a hiatus, Sydney's Olsen Gallery is once again representing abstract painter Charlie Sheard.

Art Incubator announces second grant recipient for 2021

July 21, 2021

Art Incubator has announced Shan Turner-Carroll as its second recipient in 2021, with a solo exhibition at COMA Gallery, Sydney, to follow in October.

What’s in the Stockroom: Bett Gallery

July 16, 2021

This week we visit Hobart's Bett Gallery, with co-director Emma Bett.

Telstra NATSIAA moves online

July 8, 2021

Australia’s largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards pivots in the wake of ongoing Covid-19 outbreaks.

Joan Ross joins N.Smith Gallery

July 8, 2021

The artist re-shaping Australian iconic imagery joins a new Sydney gallery.

A new look for Auckland Art Fair

July 2, 2021

With a new name and program, the annual fair leads the way for change.

The 2021 Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Pivots to Digital Format

July 2, 2021

Art fair moves online in response to the national Covid-19 crisis.

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair returns this August

June 25, 2021

Australia’s largest Indigenous art event is back with a splash.

The Final Countdown

June 24, 2021

With the end of the financial year fast approaching, find out what tax time means for Australian art collectors.

Sophie Gannon Gallery picks up Nathan Hawkes

June 22, 2021

With the AGNSW acquiring two of Hawkes’ recent works, the artist continues on an upward trajectory.

Helen Eager to shine in Vivid 2021

June 21, 2021

Sydney’s Vivid festival reveals major new commission from leading abstractionist.

Australia’s oldest independent gallery vamps up for annual gala and benefit auction

June 16, 2021

Brisbane’s hot-bed for contemporary art set to celebrate 46 years of art in style.

Winner of Geelong Contemporary Art Prize announced

June 3, 2021

Diena Georgetti nabs the $30,000 acquisitive prize.

Martin Browne Contemporary picks up Andy Pye

June 3, 2021

Victoria-based artist joins stable of Sydney gallery.

Artists announced for 10th Asia Pacific Triennial at QAGOMA

June 3, 2021

Queensland’s premier public gallery announces the first cohort of artist for its anticipated triennial.

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation announces new digital program

May 30, 2021

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair's new digital program kicks off in June with a series of artist-led masterclasses.

Laree Payne Gallery announces new location

May 23, 2021

Laree Payne Gallery, Hamilton, moves to dynamic new Victoria Street digs.

What’s in the Stockroom: Sutton Gallery

May 20, 2021

This week we visit Melbourne's Sutton Gallery, with director Irene Sutton.

Gallery list announced for Sydney Contemporary 2021

May 18, 2021

More than 85 galleries are set to participate in this year’s fair.

A new home for Gold Coast arts

May 6, 2021

Opening this weekend, HOTA is sure to win the hearts and minds of locals and travellers alike.

Art Basel Hong Kong returns

May 5, 2021

Art Basel to present a virtual fair in tandem with physical show.

Nabilah Nordin represented by Neon Parc

May 5, 2021

Melbourne gallery Neon Parc adds Nabilah Nordin to its stable.

Telstra NATSIAA Finalists Announced

April 23, 2021

The 2021 iteration announces 65 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander finalists.

Finalists announced for the Ramsay Art Prize 2021

April 23, 2021

24 finalists selected from more than 350 entries in the coveted prize.

Melbourne gallery announces new collecting initiative

April 13, 2021

Melbourne's MARS Gallery to host a night geared at educating and inspiring young art collectors.

Biennale of Sydney announces 2022 iteration

April 13, 2021

The Biennale of Sydney 2022 reveals the title of its 23rd iteration along with the first 59 participants.

Angela Tiatia awarded Ian Potter Moving Image Commission

April 13, 2021

Angela Tiatia awarded Ian Potter Moving Image Commission.

NIAF returns to Sydney in July 2021

April 11, 2021

The National Indigenous Art Fair returns to The Rocks in early July, marking the beginning of NAIDOC Week 2021.

What’s in the Stockroom: LON Gallery

April 9, 2021

This week we visit Melbourne's LON Gallery, with director Adam Stone.

HOTA unveils major public commission

April 1, 2021

Ahead of its grand opening, the Gold Coast gallery reveals major commission by Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran.

Jhana Millers adds Claudia Kogachi to its stable

April 1, 2021

The Wellington-based gallery announces representation of the young artist.

Luke Ryan O’Connor represented by Artereal Gallery

March 29, 2021

Sydney-based ceramicist nabs his first gallery representation.

Euan Macleod snaps up another major prize

March 26, 2021

NAS announces the artist as winner of the Dobell Drawing Prize 2021.

Harry McAlpine joins Laree Payne Gallery

March 25, 2021

Melbourne-based artist joins the New Zealand gallery’s stable.

Winner of the Final John Fries Award Announced

March 24, 2021

Artist Daniel Jenatsch announced winner for the eleventh and final iteration.

A Milestone Birthday Worthy of Commemoration

March 22, 2021

Australian painter Guy Warren celebrates his 100th birthday.

Six new works by Aussie artists added to the MCA/Tate joint collection

March 18, 2021

Artists include John Mawurndjul AM, Bonita Ely, Vivienne Binns, Nicholas Mangan and Peter Kennedy.

What’s in the Stockroom: Yavuz Gallery

March 17, 2021

This week we visit Sydney's Yavuz Gallery, with director Sarah Hibbs.

Galloway wins Glover Prize

March 10, 2021

After receiving a record-breaking number of entries, the Glover Prize 2021 announces Sebastian Galloway as winner.

Sarah CrowEST joins LON Gallery at new location

March 8, 2021

The artist to join LON Gallery’s stable of artists at new Richmond location.

What’s in the Stockroom: Olsen Gallery

March 7, 2021

This week we visit Sydney's Olsen Gallery, with founder and director Tim Olsen.

Elizabeth Ann Macgregor steps down as director of the MCA Australia

March 4, 2021

After two decades as director, Elizabeth Ann Macgregor leaves the Museum in fine shape.

New director & location for James Makin Gallery

March 3, 2021

Jessica Velasquez steps into the role alongside founder James Makin.

Art Month Sydney returns this March

February 23, 2021

Art Month Sydney, the non-for-profit art festival that throws open the doors of the city’s hottest galleries and creative spaces is returning to Sydney.