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Navigating depression: 5 essential tips for creative artists
Artists remain vulnerable to burnout and depression. These tips can help manage the feelings of overwhelm.

Book review: Paris in Ruins, Sebastian Smee
Sebastian Smee argues that Impressionism was a reaction to Paris under siege in 1870.

Who will win the Booker Prize in 2024?
More women are included on the shortlist than ever before. Will Australian author Charlotte Wood claim the top prize?

Not just casinos and beaches: being a Gold Coast artist at HOTA
HOTA on the Gold Coast is about to host local artists as part of the Gold Coast Triennial, featuring unique…

Charlotte Wood Shortlisted for 2024 Booker Prize
The beloved author is the first Australian writer to be shortlisted in a decade. No Australian woman has ever won…

Book review: Stone Yard Devotional, Charlotte Wood
Charlotte Wood's book deserves its spot on the shortlist for the Booker Prize.

Art playgrounds promise new opportunities for artists
Art playgrounds have become of Australians favourite ways to engage with culture. Events such as 'Lightscape' present new opportunities for…

Are auditions for acting schools fair?
Auditions at acting schools have become a mini industry. But many are concerned about the practice's economics and accessibility.

Book review: Pig City, Andrew Stafford
A reprint to mark its 20th birthday, this book is still relevant.

Trent Dalton's Love Stories – stage adaptation premieres at Brisbane Festival
After the immense success of 'Boy Swallows Universe', Dalton returns to the Brisbane stage with a new theatrical adaptation.