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Jam-packed Aboriginal art fair a positive sign after period of controversy
In the face of the art tampering allegations at an APY Lands art centre, strong sales at a recent Aboriginal…
Can live theatre in cinemas reel in new arts audiences?
What began as an experimental partnership between a cinema owner and a theatre company is proving a surprising lure for…
Want schools to love what you do? 7 things you need to know
Top tips from arts companies that are kicking goals in the education space and running schools programs that really connect.
Creatives more prone to depression: myth or reality?
The depressed or manic creative is a well-known stereotype. But where’s the evidence to prove that it’s true?
Laughing or crying? Comedians reading our moods in heavy times
When the outside world has you crying on the inside, what kind of live comedy can you handle?
Who owns AI image copyright?
AI-generated imagery is here to stay. But who actually owns it and should artists be worried?
Curator reveals small town’s most explosive hidden moment
An early act of environmental activism is being revisited to bring new perspectives to contemporary issues.
Reasons we paint: Indigenous artists speak on tampering allegations
Indigenous artists and art centre workers voice their thoughts on APY Lands art tampering allegations.
Night sky storytelling making its mark in regions
A series of large-scale ephemeral light and sound installations is reverberating across regional WA.
As Australia’s nuclear sub fate is sealed, memories of Maralinga resurface in art
The Australian art canon has a lot to say on the prominent themes currently making headlines.