Writing and Publishing
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Funding news, festival updates, opportunities for independent artists, and a whip-around of program and exhibition announcements from around the nation.
Latest batch of RISE funding allocates $25 million across the nation
‘This funding is an important step in the rejuvenation of Australia’s arts sector from COVID-19,’ said Minister Fletcher.
Book Review: The Octopus Man by Jasper Gibson, Hachette Australia
Whatever the reason you pick up this book, you will not be disappointed.
Vale Valerie Parv, the Australian author who sold 34 million books
Valerie Parv published more than 70 novels and sold more than 34 million books, but because she wrote romances few…
Book Review: Borderline by Sandie Jessamine, Bad Apple Press
Sandie Jessamine's memoir is an insightful exploration of a devastating and alienating mental illness and a catalogue of the damaging…
Gregory Day wins top nature writing prize
The 2021 Nature Writing Prize promotes and celebrates the art of writing about the environment in Australia, as well as…
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Belvoir's 2021 season part 2, monorail public art, Sydney Contemporary looking positive, UNSW Galleries launches Autumn series, Darren Sylvester heads…
Opportunities and Awards: Bluesfest accolades, top art school and more awards
Bluesfest recognised by international award, top art school announced, $80,000 commission for mid-career visual artists, COVID mentorships, Monte Miller Awards…
Can technology help us empathise?
Technology doesn't have to a barrier to human connection; it can be harnessed to combat everything from mental health struggles…
Continued support for Tasmania’s arts sector
A reelected Gutwein Liberal Government will provide a 50% increase in operational funding for Tasmania’s cultural and creative organisations, says…