Visual arts
Denton Corker Marshall Appointed Architects for New Venice Pavilion
03 April 2012
The Australia Council for the Arts today announced that one of Australia’s most highly regarded architectural practices, Denton Corker Marshall, will design the new Australian pavilion for the Venice Biennale, planned for completion in 2015.
Visual arts awards for two extraordinary careers
15 March 2012
Two outstanding careers in the visual arts are today recognised with the Australia Council Visual Arts Laureate Award and Laureate Medal, at a ceremony at Canberra’s National Gallery of Australia.
Contribute to the Australia council review now through the online survey
25 February 2012
The Chairs of the independent Australia Council Review have launched an online survey to identify a broad range of views about the relevance and support the agency provided to the arts, culture and creative industries.
4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art Exhibition at the Australia Council
09 February 2012
The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body.
Simryn Gill to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale 2013
29 November 2011
The Australia Council for the Arts today announced Simryn Gill has been selected to represent Australia at the 55th International Art Exhibition, Venice Biennale 2013.
Julie Lomax appointed as new Director, Visual Arts
08 November 2011
The Australia Council for the Arts announces the appointment of Julie Lomax as its new Director, Visual Arts.
Ann Lewis AO Contemporary Visual Arts International Address
18 October 2011
Julia Peyton-Jones, influential Director of London’s Serpentine Gallery, will present the 2011 Address and share her vision for the future of contemporary international art in The Next Renaissance? - Thurs 27 October, Sydney Opera House.
ATELIER EDENS - remote art labs
27 September 2011
A series of field laboratories for sustainably creating networked arts projects in remote natural environments. This project was supported by the ArtLab initiative.
Visual Arts Board welcomes two new members
26 August 2011
The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body.
Vale Margaret Olley AO AC
29 July 2011
It is with great sadness that the Australia Council acknowledges the passing of Margaret Olley AO AC.
It's a splendid debut as Splendour in the Grass announces its arts program for 2011
28 June 2011
Australia Council is excited to support two of the major pieces included in this year’s Splendour in the Grass Arts Program – Curious Creatures and Close Encounters - produced as part of the Splendid initiative.
Australia Council announces significant pledge to rebuild Australian pavilion in Venice
01 June 2011
As Australia opens its doors to its exhibition at the 54th Venice Biennale – Hany Armanious The Golden Thread - Australia Council announces plans for a new Australian pavilion in Venice.
Armanious' golden thread glows at the 54th Venice Biennale
01 June 2011
The Australia Council officially opened the Australian exhibition for the 54th Venice Biennale - Hany Armanious The Golden Thread - this morning at a press conference in Venice.
Vale Dr Ann Lewis AO
23 May 2011
The Australia Council for the Arts and the Australian arts community deeply mourn the passing of Dr Ann Lewis AO.
Australia Council applauds visual arts icons Professor Terry Smith and Elizabeth Ann Macgregor
20 May 2011
Contemporary art theorist Terry Smith and distinguished art director Elizabeth Ann Macgregor are being honoured for their innovative and meaningful contribution to Australian visual arts and culture, receiving the Australia Council Visual Arts Award and Medal respectively.
Hany Armanious takes off for the Venice Biennale
03 May 2011
Innovative Sydney artist Hany Armanious will be farewelled tonight by the Australia Council for the Arts at the Museum of Contemporary Art before setting off to represent Australia at one of the world’s most prestigious contemporary art exhibitions – the 54th International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia.
Künstlerhaus Bethanien residency selection
23 March 2011
The Visual Arts Board is happy to announce that the Künstlerhaus Bethanien has selected Gabrielle de Vietri to be the next Australian artist-in-residence in Berlin.
Simon Mordant appointed Venice Biennale Commissioner for 2013
23 February 2011
James Strong AO, Chair of the Australia Council for the Arts, today announced that Simon Mordant will be the Commissioner for the Australian exhibition at the 55th National Art Exhibition, Venice Biennale 2013.
Opening the window on digital culture
02 February 2011
The Australia Council for the Arts presents a new exhibition featuring a vibrant array of Australian digital culture by artists from across artforms.
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