The National Library’s exhibition, “Birds of Paradise: Ellis Rowan in New Guinea” is a tribute to the artist best-known for her striking wildflower paintings, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA in her daily column.
Nancy Sever’s City Walk Gallery has been opened in fine style by chief executive of the City Renewal Authority, Malcolm Snow, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Vincent Namatjira has won the 99th Archibald Prize for his portrait of champion Aussie Rules footballer and community leader, Adam Goodes, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Matt Jones has won the $10,000 Napier Waller art prize, for his flag-inspired artwork “Yarn”, it was announced by the Australian War Memorial, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
The Canberra Photographic Society is celebrating 75 years of snapping people, places and events around the developing national capital, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Malaysian poet and 'enfant terrible' Salleh Ben Joned is the subject of a new documentary hosted by Kirsti Melville on Radio National, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Drama school Perform Australia is launching a new development program for students in years 11 and 12, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA in her weekly Arts in the City column.