Richard Watts
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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.
The Boy Who Lived On: 20 Years of Harry Potter
From humble beginnings, the Harry Potter books became a global phenomenon. Twenty years after the first book was published, we…
My Fair Helpmanns
Opera Australia and John Frost’s production of My Fair Lady leads the Helpmann Awards pack with nine nominations.
MTC launches $4.6 million playwright development program
The NEXT STAGE Writers’ Program will provide 50 opportunities for Australian writers, consisting of residencies and commissions across five years.