Visual Arts
UK college to offer X Factor auditions course
Bishop Auckland College in the UK has unveiled a new course which will teach students how to prepare for auditions…
Norwegian government contemplates tearing down Picasso murals after attack
The Norwegian government is considering removing damaged Picasso murals from Oslo’s government buildings.
Getting the most from arts-business partnerships
Arts organisations need to learn to articulate the benefits they can offer to business.
Turner Prize to be held in Glasgow in 2015
The city of Glasgow will be hosting Britain’s leading contemporary arts contest, The Turner Prize, for the very first time…
River Phoenix’s final film to premiere at Miami International Film Festival
The final film of actor River Phoenix, ‘Dark Blood,’ is set to premiere at the Miami International Film Festival, 20…
Cirque du Soleil to cut 400 jobs
Following the 2008 economic downturn and a strong Canadian dollar, the Cirque du Soleil will cut 400 jobs.
Palestinian artists at Venice Biennale announced
Palestinian artists Bashir Makhoul and Aissa Deebi will represent Palestine at the upcoming Venice Biennale.
Mali’s cultural heritage under threat
UNESCO has sent out a plea to armed forces fighting in Mali to protect the nation’s rich cultural heritage.
Tattooed artist bucks trend in Czech presidential race
With his face and body covered almost entirely in tattoos, Vladimir Franz could be –at least physically – one of…
How to be a good audience
Performers train for years and rehearse for weeks. Is it too much to expect a little effort from audiences? Share…