Looking back and looking forward - The Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art

The Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art provides insights into the changing conditions and practices of artists in Australia and the Asia-Pacific. In a new series of commissioned writings Caitlin Hughes reflects upon the three inter-connected themes centred on the contested natures and narratives of visibility and invisibility, communities and futures, explored through presentations and panel discussions in the All a Part: APT10 Professional Engagement forums. 

This is the first of three iterative releases which frames the discussions. Each publication aims to reflect on the intersections and entanglements between visibilities, communities and futures, as they were revealed to forum participants throughout discussions between artists, curators and interlocutors. It looks back on All A Part, but it also looks forward: to what might be possible for the arts as we navigate change and new opportunities. The series of three written reflections follow the three forums, and critically examine a key issue arising from each discussion. 

Following three fortnightly releases the full compilation will be made available for download as a PDF. 

Announcing the 40 under 40: Most Influential Asian-Australians 

Vietnamese-Australian community worker, legal-aid and solicitor, Mrs Nguyen-Tu Le has been named the overall winner of the 2022 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australian Awards, for her powerful contributions to the Asian-Australian community and advocacy.

The Arts and Culture category in 2022 included vocalist, producer and multidisciplinary artist, Rainbow Chan, actor and multidisciplinary creative, Stephanie Jack, founder and creative strategist at Creatives of Colour, Rani Pramesti and The People of Cabaret Co-Director, Victoria Falconer.  

The 2022 winner of the Arts and Culture category is writer and actor, Michelle Law.  Michelle is a prolific creative talent and speaker about issues concerning intersectional feminism, cultural identity and race. 

Pack your bags for the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival

The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival returns from 27 – 30 October 2022 with more than 150 writers and thinkers across four festival days.  

Collaboratory: A new podcast

What is required to be really effective collaborators? The Collaboratory Podcast explores co-creativity in action. Hosted by Dr Maya Haviland and Nicole Deen, the podcast draws on the experience of a range of practitioners to deepen and sustain our understanding of collaboration and co-creativity across cultures, communities and organisations. 

Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google and Spotify.

Calling for Australian-Chinese Stories

The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts, in partnership with the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations, announce UNSUNG STORIES, a new initiative celebrating the stories and experiences of our Chinese Australian community. 

AACTA want to hear your story - no filmmaking experience required. Just record yourself telling your story directly to camera. A selection of storytellers will be flown to Sydney for the 2023 Unsung Stories Gala event.