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Congratulations to the recipients of the Early Career Publishing Program: Second Round

December 16, 2024Publication

The Early Career Publishing Program is an initiative developed by AAANZ in association with publishing house Taylor & Francis, with the intention of publishing a series of five monographs. This is the second round, with proposals for the first two monographs selected during the first round in 2022. In 2024 a committee comprising of senior and early career art historians selected a further two recently completed PhD theses to be revised and published within the next two to three years. The selected writers will work with the series editors, Rex Butler and Anthony White, who will assist in the development […]

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024 AIAH Early Career Research Award

December 16, 2024Funding, Grants

The Australian Institute of Art History (AIAH) at the University of Melbourne is collaborating with the Art Association of Australia and New Zealand (AAANZ) on a new annual award. The aim is to foster new and innovative research and public engagement by early career professionals. The AIAH Early Career Research Award of $25,000 is granted to Mary McGillivray and Kirsten Banks for their project “ArtStronomy: Communicating Intersections Between Art and Astronomy Through History”. GRANT RECIPIENTS $25,000 funded by the Australian Institute of Art History Mary McGillivray and Kirsten Banks, ‘ArtStronomy: Communicating Intersections Between Art and Astronomy Through History’ Project Summary Join ABC […]

Congratulations to the winner and shortlisted entries for the 2024 AAANZ PhD Prize: Practice-Led

December 16, 2024News, Prizes

The AAANZ PhD prize is judged on the merits of the final submitted thesis or exegesis and documentation of a recently graduated PhD student The prize alternates yearly between research-based and practice-led. In 2024 the PhD Prize was open to practice-led PhD entries, of which, three were shortlisted. WINNER $1000 sponsored by Taylor and Francis Yvette Hamilton, ‘Photography at the Event Horizon: The Appearance and Disappearance of a Medium’, (University of Sydney) Abstract On April 10th, 2019, scientists unveiled the world’s first ever photograph of a black hole, declaring, “we have seen what we thought was unseeable.”* The photograph of […]

JOB │ Lecturer, Visual Arts │ La Trobe University

December 16, 2024Jobs

La Trobe University seeks to appoint an outstanding candidate to a continuing full- position as a Lecturer in Visual Arts. This teaching and research position is designed to contribute to the Bachelor of Visual Arts based at the Bendigo campus, and the Visual Cultures major that is part of the Bachelor of Arts. View further information including the position description and how to apply here

Open Call │Arquetopia │ Anti-colonial curriculum

December 16, 2024Opportunity, Teaching and Learning

As the world reconfigures itself in the 21st century, the role of art has become vital in rethinking our relationship to justice. On its 15th anniversary, Arquetopia celebrates its academic legacy by further expanding its anti-colonial curriculum across all residency programs. Participating artists can now deepen their practice through a diverse range of instructional residencies, including natural pigments, ceramics, printmaking, organic paint, and gold leafing, as well as various textile mediums such as backstrap loom weaving, embroidery, and tapestry. Arquetopia invites visual artists, designers, writers, and students aged 22 and over to apply for our special artist-in-residence scholarships. Our residencies […]

AAANZ President’s Report │December 2024

December 16, 2024Member News

This has been a very special year for the Art Association of Australia and New Zealand as we celebrate our fiftieth anniversary. This significant milestone has provided the opportunity to reflect upon our beginnings and look to future achievements. After an auspicious beginning with funding of $7,000 from the Visual Arts Board, there were several points over the years when the Association’s fortunes floundered. In the face of dire circumstances it was the resolve, determination and commitment of past presidents, executive committees, conference organising committees and journal editorial committees that ensured AAANZ came through. Their tenacity was fuelled by an […]

Terry Smith appointed Slade Professor 2025-26

December 16, 2024Events, News

Terry Smith has been appointed Slade Professor of Fine Arts, University of Cambridge, 2025-2026. During Lent Term, January 27 to March 19, 2026, he will present a lecture series entitled IMAGE AS IDEA: SEEING, SHOWING, THINKING IN THE HISTORY OF ART The Slade Professorship of Fine Art at Cambridge was founded in 1869 as the result of a bequest from the art collector Felix Slade (1788-1868). At the same time, similar chairs were founded in the Universities of Oxford and London. Holders of the Chair usually deliver eight public lectures and four classes for students in the department of the […]

Applications Open │ Australia-Japan Foundation Visiting Professor of Australian Studies 2025-26 and 2026-27

December 16, 2024Jobs

Australia-Japan Foundation Visiting Professorship opportunity for senior HASS academics The AJF Visiting Professor of Australian Studies is intended to enhance Australia-Japan relationships via a funded, 10-month visiting position at the University of Tokyo. Applications are now open for two terms: 2025-26 and 2026-27. The International Australian Studies Association will be facilitating the Australian side of the application and interview process. More information can be found here Full Position Description is available here Please direct any enquiries to Professor Kate Darian-Smith (k.darian-smith@unimelb.edu.au), Chair of the Selection Committee on behalf of InASA, copying in InASA admin (a.szymanski@uq.edu.au). The closing date for applications […]

Australian Volunteers Abroad │ Art Gallery Curator Mentor │Solomon Islands

December 16, 2024Opportunity, Professional Development, Teaching and Learning

Australian Volunteers Abroad is looking for an Art Gallery Curator Mentor who can live and volunteer for 6 months in the Solomon Islands. As a volunteer, you will share knowledge and skills on acquiring, collecting and cataloging artworks as well as ensuring their overall care. To be considered for this role, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in art history, fine arts, or a related field and have experience working in an Art Gallery ideally including digital cataloging. This assignment seeks to Identify gaps in the Art Gallery systems and processes and support the team to update them. Full details here

AAANZ calls for Toitu te Tiriti (Honour the Treaty)

December 16, 2024Advocacy

The Art Association of Australia and New Zealand stands in solidarity with Māori people and supporters in Aotearoa to voice opposition to the New Zealand’s government controversial Treaty Principles Bill. This bill sets out to introduce changes to the Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) signed by British officials and 500 Māori chiefs on the 6 February 1840. This important founding document enshrines rangatiratanga, (Māori self-determination) ensuring Māori people have the right to govern themselves. Through the Treaty Aotearoa is recognised as a world leader in supporting Indigenous rights. The Treaty Principles Bill will undermine the Te Tiriti and […]