Jo Pickup

ArtsHub's Arts Feature Writer Jo Pickup is based in Perth. An arts writer and manager, she has worked as a journalist and broadcaster for media such as the ABC, RTRFM and The West Australian newspaper, contributing media content and commentary on art, culture and design. She has also worked for arts organisations such as Fremantle Arts Centre, STRUT dance, and the Aboriginal Arts Centre Hub of WA, as well as being a sessional arts lecturer at The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).

Jo Pickup's Latest Articles

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Must-see museum blockbusters in 2023

From pharaohs to femme fatales, and a whole lot more… Australian museums have some enticing exhibitions in 2023.

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8 artists to inspire art-making fun this Christmas

Looking to weave some cool, collaborative creativity into your summer holidays? These artists will help kick-start your fun.

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Youth theatre spaces vital for social reconnection

As young people continue to process their COVID experiences, the role of participatory theatre in mental health safety is brought…

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How COVID-response online arts are still thriving

Lockdowns may be behind us, but audiences continue to engage in online arts, with some surprising trends emerging.

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Why lying down is an artistic superpower

Going from our habituated upright selves to more horizontal positions can do wonders for creative thinking.

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What pipeline partnerships can achieve for the theatre sector

An independent theatre and a State Theatre Company are working together to support and re-stage new Australian works.

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Dealing with an annoying colleague without losing your cool

We’ve all had days of tearing our hair out over a colleague who has annoying habits. But there are ways…

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How tight economic conditions affect arts audiences

Economic conditions are changing apace. What does this mean for the arts?

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Dance review: SITU-8:CITY

Unusual site-specific dance works that respond to a key element from a film.

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Turning unhappy customers into allies

No one likes hearing they’ve done a bad job, but if handled correctly, negative feedback can be used to great…

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