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Taking action in uncertain times
From close collaborations to embracing opportunities, NIDA’s Master of Fine Arts in Cultural Leadership shows new leaders how to embrace…

Rebuild of iconic La Mama Theatre now underway
Works have begun to re-construct Melbourne’s historic La Mama Theatre after a fire tore through the heritage listed building in…

Canberra Writers Festival criticised for lack of diversity
An open letter from the ACT Writers Centre is one of several literary voices raising concerns about the lack of…

New anthology calls for First Nations and Afro Black writers
A new anthology, slated to be published by Fremantle Press in 2021, is looking for submissions. ArtsHub spoke with editor…

Toolkit to pave the way for anti-racism in the arts
Pushing to create a more racially diverse sector, Diversity Arts Australia along with key stakeholders in the arts industry will…

Is there a lack of diversity in LGBTQI children's literature?
According to a Deakin study, almost a third of rainbow families struggle to find representation in LGBTQI+ children’s books. Booksellers…

How your childhood can shape your writing
ArtsHub spoke with 2020 Miles Franklin shortlisted author Peggy Frew about her latest novel 'Islands', and how feeling like an…

Skin in the game: why artists need to take control of their finances
Arts accountant and gallery owner Michael Fox has a long history of advocating for fair pay for Australian artists. ArtsHub…

Local libraries champion Australian authors
New data shows that Australian and New Zealand readers are borrowing more books from local authors. The Australian Library and…

First Nations and POC writers envision a new Australia
A new anthology written by First Nations and POC writers speculates on our nation’s future. ArtsHub spoke with featured author…