Writing and Publishing
Book Week is good for kids – and book clubs are great for adults
While the tastes of publishers may influence readers, the grassroots nature of book clubs offers a space to resist.
High art isn't dying, even if the ABS stats are
ABS figures show no decline in our interest for high culture. But with its data set to stop, will we…
Wesley Enoch on Indigenous cultural leadership
Members of Melbourne's artistic and Indigenous communities heard an inspiring speech from QTC's Artistic Director at the announcement of the…
Indigenous artists in Victoria get $1m funding boost
A new residency program at the University of Melbourne aims to build an Indigenous art alumni in Victoria.
Soul music and tourism combine to boost visitor numbers
Melbourne Music Expo, headlined by Ash Grunwald, has received a grant to maximise the event’s tourism potential.
Pianists provide a soundtrack for regional Victoria
Performers will be tickling the ivories at two very different events in Bendigo and Shepparton in the coming days.
Thai folk art takes out Geelong Contemporary art prize
The gallery declares Rob McHaffie's 'bright and whimsical work' as winner of its 2014 art prize.
Is staying in the closet bad for your career?
Instead of investing half their energy in keeping their sexuality a secret, out gay and lesbian performers can focus more…
Talking the talk: arts conferences to watch out for
Over 10 specialty visual arts conferences are slated between September and December, so now’s the time to book and change…
Art meets ecology in bushland festival
Sydney's bushlands will be transformed for Siteworks, a weekend of performance, art and ecological initiatives.