The National Cultural Policy aims to revive the arts and with continued investment and expansion of the policy we could see the sector thrive.

As children, the worlds we’re taken into through books stay with us our whole lives and contribute to the foundations of ourselves. Childhood should be a time for discovery and wonder – Ashley Dawson-Damer

Karla Dickens’ extraordinary body of work draws our attention to issues of female identity, Aboriginal injustices, colonial histories, the environment, and the politics of Australian culture, past, present and future.

All About Women will explore gender, equality and justice through the stories and perspectives of writers, artists and other great minds.

The protestors said we must Disrupt Burrup Hub now before it is too late and before we lose irreplaceable rock art.

I believe that some of the most interesting and vital art of our times is being made with and about data, and particularly the issue of data relations – Miriam Kelly.

Who Are You explores identity, place, memory, spirituality and history of the artist and sitter in Australia.

There’s plenty of fun to be had in January around Australia with an abundance of Art Festivals with public programming for all ages.

“Exploring themes that are at once universal and deeply personal, we can’t wait to welcome audiences onsite to experience these dynamic exhibitions,” says Carriageworks CEO Blair French.

“Plant Your Feet looks at obscure histories of the Shoalhaven as well as acknowledging the many Indigenous communities and custodians of the region,”

We hope you enjoy this array of exhibitions which are on view now and well into 2023 from around Australia.

We hope you enjoy and find inspiration in this list of books to read and gift this summer – from thought provoking memoirs, to poolside page turners and stand out coffee table books!

Amy Thunig has got her finger on the pulse of reality, power, politics and admirably her own emotions in this text that holds a mirror to Australia, warts, and all.

We hope you enjoy our first five suggestions of shows by Australian artists to see with free time in your own town, or on a road trip!

Sydney Modern is hosting an array of programs and exhibitions for you to be introduced to the fresh-look and feel of the gallery grounds.

Bohemian Negligence is poetic and lyrical. Bertie Blackman is a sage and positive voice in this at times turbulent memoir.

A true innovator, Barbara Hepworth’s contribution to the evolution of modern sculpture cannot be underestimated.

‘Speech Patterns’ at the Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA) presents a rich and layered dialogue between two contemporary artists Nadia Hernández and Jon Campbell.

Iranian women and men of all ages are protesting for their human rights and artists around the globe are trying to amplify their voices.

World renowned British artist Banksy is thought to have created seven new street-artworks in the war-ravaged towns of Ukraine.