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Exit interview: Community Arts Network co-directors
Two experienced arts managers are leaving a community arts organisation with learnings of cultural exchange for greater social inclusion.
Festivals meet first open borders since COVID
WA’s opening up phase will coincide with its peak festival period. How are they dealing with these new horizons?
ArtKeeper program puts artists on payroll
An arts organisation trialing an employment scheme for artists hopes it gives stability and new directions in uncertain times.
Environmental art with activist bite
As world leaders struggle to put climate change up front, we look at artists whose work shows they are miles…
New arts fund banks on pitch model
A new arts fund launched in WA invites more donors to support small, yet mighty arts projects.
State gallery relaunch to mark new era
Major renovations and fresh artistic vision is placing WA’s state gallery in a new light.
Where an arts degree can take you
Arts degrees have a bad reputation when it comes to employability. But their value to the arts workforce is worth…
Funding boost for regional arts networks
Regional Arts Development Organisations in NSW have secured increased funding after a sustained call for more support.
Puppet theatre knows no bounds
The efforts of WA's Spare Parts Puppet Theatre over four decades proves the powerful contribution small to medium companies make…
Site responsive biennale crosses ocean and sky
The Fremantle Biennale has commissioned more young WA artists than ever before.