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Secrets of great artist bio pictures
Want to know how to take professional portrait pictures that put your best face forward? We’ve collected some hot tips.
What’s it like being an understudy since COVID?
In an era when performer illness is more likely due to COVID, what is it like to be one of…
Wharfie workers unite! Mural a vital symbol of shared history
Sometimes a picture really does tell a thousand words – with hidden histories embedded in its skin.
Big predictions for workplaces in 2023
Will you get a pay rise? Will flexible workplaces continue? Here’s a look at what’s in store for arts workers…
Must-see museum blockbusters in 2023
From pharaohs to femme fatales, and a whole lot more… Australian museums have some enticing exhibitions in 2023.
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.
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…
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.
Why lying down is an artistic superpower
Going from our habituated upright selves to more horizontal positions can do wonders for creative thinking.
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.