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Slow down to strengthen the sector
The accelerated pace of contemporary life is damaging to the art world and to collaboration between organisations, say visual arts…
Sexual harassment and abuse targeted through new Code of Behaviour
Described as a living document, which can be updated as required following sector input, the Code of Practice is based…
From breaking to ballet: new festival covers dance in all its forms
A new initiative from Australian Dance Theatre, the inaugural Adelaide Dance Festival will be held from 8-21 July 2018.
A word in your ear: podcasts and the arts
Advice from the experts on creating your own culture-focused podcast, as well as suggestions as to what to listen to…
Six events you can’t miss at Sydney Festival 2018
From an avant-garde underwater performance to insights into masculine intimacy created by the National Theatre, the 2018 festival features artistic…
Ten talks not to miss at REMIX Sydney 2017
From the Royal Shakespeare Company’s latest innovations to the brains behind a temporary desert city, this summit of electrifying ideas…
$300,000 artist support program announced in Brisbane
The new program aims to give Brisbane creatives the time and support required to present shows of a professional standard.
ACMI goes down the rabbit hole
A new exhibition, the latest in the Winter Masterpieces series, will explore the many screen adaptations of Lewis Carroll’s book…
Dja Dja Wurrung seasons help frame Central Victoria’s creative heart
36 new projects by regional artists and groups have shared in $500,000 funding as part of the inaugural Regional Centre…
How innovative thinking is future-proofing arts education
As digital disruption changes the world, almost before our eyes, arts educators are instilling creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial skills in…