Art Association of Australia & New Zealand

The Art Association of Australia and New Zealand (AAANZ) is the peak professional body for the region’s art writers, curators, and artists. Since 1974 it has fostered the dissemination of knowledge and debate about art, curatorship, and artistic practice throughout the region. By increasing the visibility of Australasian artists, curators and writers and encouraging critical inquiry into their work, the Association plays an important role in supporting the resilience and sustainability of the local visual arts sector.

Our principal activities are the publication of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Art (ANZJA), holding an annual conference, and administering awards and funding such as the AWAPAs which recognise outstanding achievement across the local and international art publishing industry. Through these activities AAANZ acts as an established and highly successful advocate for the visual arts in Australia and New Zealand.