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How to strengthen a fragile arts ecology
In smaller cities, the departure of key individuals can send shock waves through the local sector, while the loss of…
$628,000 for 50 projects funded by Regional Arts Fund Community Grants
50 projects across five states have received support through the Regional Arts Fund, including 10 First Nations projects.
So you want my arts job: General Manager
With over 25 years experience in the sector, why does Theatre Works' Dianne Toulson think the title 'General Manager' is…
Review: Siloam and Simon Denny’s Mine, Mona/Dark Mofo (TAS)
The Museum of Old and New Art’s new $27 million extension features artworks by Alfredo Jaar, Ai Weiwei and others,…
Review: Julie Gough: Tense Past, TMAG (Dark Mofo)
The power of juxtaposition adds weight to an already potent exhibition at the Tasmanian Museum and Gallery.
Queen's Birthday Honours 2019
From high-profile actors and established producers to community champions of music and dance, members of the creative industries have been…
Curious oversights and great triumphs in 2019 Helpmann Awards nominations
The Belvoir/Co-Curious production Counting & Cracking, an epic story of people, politics and migration, is competing with Harry Potter and…
Review: Hrafn: Conversations with Odin, Dark Mofo (TAS)
This immersive sound installation in the depths of the Tasmanian bush is deceptively simple yet strikingly profound.
New $5m cultural precinct opens in central Hobart
Occupying almost an entire city block, the new precinct represents a significant partnership between private developers and DarkLab, a subsidiary…
What do you do with bad reviews? Celebrate them!
Instead of ignoring their worst reviews on TripAdvisor, Mona plastered them on billboards in order to generate further interest in…