Bayside Gallery has been transformed into a library run by bears, or ‘libearians’ who pay homage to famous literary characters as well as depict writers from the area.

Clare Bowditch is an excellent storyteller, so it’s a surprise to learn the fight she faced to tell her story, here and in song.

‘Valerie Marshall Strong Olsen; A rare sensibility’ celebrates the remarkable contributions Valerie made to art in Australia. See it at Sydney’s National Art School until 27 November 2021.

Who are the household names in Australian art? You probably know Brett Whiteley from John Olsen, but what about women artists such as Pat Larter, Simryn Gill or Agatha Gothe-Snape?

‘Explore Sydney Contemporary’ online presents a dynamic program of art on view, a series of First Nations artist video portraits, keynote panel discussion ‘After Shocks: Art, Disruption and Provocation’, and more. 11 to 21 November.

The Woollahra Gallery is a new art space in the historic 122-year-old St Brigid’s building, just behind the popular Redleaf harbour pool.

This is an exceptional book which poetically and viscerally expresses the pain and joy of existing.

‘Know My Name: Australian Women Artists 1900 to Now, Part Two’ presents a collection of works by more than 250 female artists in Australia. This is the largest exhibition of its kind in Australia to date. Until 26 January 2022.

Amanda Lohrey’s 2021 Miles Franklin Literary Award winning novel invites us to meander alongside Erica Marsden as she unravels the past and is pulled towards an unknown future. ‘The Labyrinth’ is beautifully written. Our author is exacting as she paves the way for readers on this brooding spiral.

Tarnanthi is the foremost platform for learning the rich stories embedded in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, says AGSA Director Rhana Devenport.

‘We wanted to create a space to bring the community together with art and culture’ says founder and celebrated artist Ben Quilty.

Environmental Film Festival Australia (EFFA) is calling audiences from Australia, New Zealand and internationally to join them in the digital realms for an awe-inspiring journey around the globe, from 14 October to 14 November.

How do we bring something into being, an idea, a thing, an experience?

As both a physical and digital visual art fair, ‘Digital Art Fair Asia’ is the first of its kind in Hong Kong.

Change up your viewing habits with some creative, interactive and crafty content from Melbourne’s Fringe Festival as it goes digital!

In her first solo exhibition titled ‘Breath’, emerging artist Louise Marson presents three extraordinary series of works at The Dax Centre in Melbourne and online, until 18 December.

The Anti-Colonial Art Auction is raising funds for alQaws and Black Rainbow, who support queer and gender diverse communities.

The ‘UK/Australia Season’ presents 200+ in-person and digital events; visual art, dance and performance, music, design, architecture, theatre, film and workshops, panel discussions, symposiums and more.

In response to the growing housing crisis in the Northern Rivers Region of NSW, Art Aid is teaming up with NRCF.

A petition to see a dedicated arts and culture segment in our daily TV news (like with sport) has gained 6,997 signatures and counting!