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Making it count: Brisbane Festival announces its 2024 program
Brisbane Festival has just 23 days in the year to make an impact, and AD Louise Bezzina is making every…
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On the move: latest arts sector appointments
New CEOs, Executive Directors, Literary Editors and more make up this week’s round-up of arts sector comings and goings.
![Kirilee Cosplay. Photo: Supplied. A cutout portrait of a Caucasian woman dressed up with a frilly dress and hair accessories. The portrait is black and white on a purple background, with the words ‘so you want my arts job?’](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_4187.jpeg?w=310)
So you want my arts job: Cosplayer
Kirilee Cosplay has been in the field of cosplaying for nearly a decade, representing Australia in international competitions and championing…
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5 ways to deal with a bad review
How do you cope when the work you've laboured over for years receives a less than flattering reception?
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I'm a freelance creative: should I be getting paid super?
Workplace laws around freelance arts work can be confusing at the best of times. But when it comes to the…
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This week’s arts news and trending topics
Our weekly wrap of the stories our readers loved and those you may have missed.
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Nine dos and don’ts of video content in the arts
‘Humour is the best way’, ‘be clear about your niche’, 'don’t try to be down with the kids’, plus more…
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Opportunities and awards
International book prize now open, winners receive $100,000 thanks to Arts Impact WA, finalists of emerging artist award, and more!
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UQ's decision to cut Museum Studies spells disaster
The University of Queensland is proposing cuts to its Museum Studies programs, with potential effects felt across the country.
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Senior First Nations artists receive recognition for lifetime achievement
Uncle Badger Bates and Aunty Mabel Juli receive Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement, while emerging First Nations excellence is…