Writing and Publishing
Do you need a figurehead?
Patrons or ambassadors are de rigueur for many arts organisations, but what role do they play, and how do you…
Why funding applications fail
Experts from Australia Council, Creative Victoria, Arts Queensland and more tell you what you are doing wrong when applying for…
Flying Fruit Fly Circus secure $4.4 million in federal funding
The renowned regional company has secured a new, six-year funding partnership with the Australian Government.
Burning out? It's not you who needs fixing
Burnout is a perpetual risk for anyone working in the arts. How can we shift responsibility from the individual and…
Are you a worker bee or an inspiring arts leader?
Leadership is a different game from managing and doing. It is a way of being much more than a job…
Childhood passion as career compass
Many successful creatives find their professional niche by reigniting childhood passions. Here’s five reasons why it’s worth a try
Women struggle to break into Asia
Asia is a region of great cultural diversity but the gender gap seems to be a constant, creating challenges both…
Learning from reality television
The arts used to pursue cultural popularity but decry popular culture. Not any more.
Political correctness destroying poetry slams
Poetry slams needs to decide if they want to be propaganda machines, sheltered workshops, friendly performance outlets or competitive art…
Is the death of Tropfest important?
Crass, populist and a heap of fun, Tropfest changed the cultural landscape around short film. But what does the industry…