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The little theatre that could: 50 years of La Mama
This month La Mama Theatre celebrates its 50th anniversary. How different would Australian culture be without it?
New residency program supports indie companies
The new program will support three independent companies across two years, providing them with space to create and present work…
Career spotlight: Arts publicist
Gaining publicity for your work is about more than getting bums on seats. Here, three established publicists talk about the…
Where to for Fringe after 70 years?
Commemorating 70 years of Fringe Festivals, World Fringe Day takes place on 11 July. But is the Fringe model still…
Getting to grips with cultural participation in the arts
If we want to see more culturally diverse audiences and artists, we have to develop hands on – not token…
Revealing Identity: La Trobe’s hidden art collection revealed
From donated works to student and staff funded acquisitions, the La Trobe University collections are a fascinating snapshot of 50…
Circus Oz – Model Citizens
A true-blue exploration of contemporary Australian anxieties filtered through the lens of circus arts.
SA budget provides little relief for the arts
The 2017-18 arts budget is targeted towards capital works and festivals, with no new money for individual artists and small-to-medium…
Does one size fit all? Bridging the urban/rural taste divide
For artists focussed on inner-city audiences, the idea of touring regionally can be confronting. But are audiences any different outside…
Need a fundraising advantage? Here’s how you can seize it.
Staying abreast of the latest fundraising trends and challenges is made simpler when international knowledge is shared.