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Young artists make creative sparks fly
You don’t have to be an established artist to apply for funding; a range of grants exist to support young…
Creative economy needs business skills as well as art
While artistic talent is innate, making sense of the business of being an artist is a skill we all need…
Eight new Qld orgs receive core funding
Arts Queensland’s Organisations Fund has distributed $30.55 million over four years to 39 organisations in total.
Using free tickets strategically
We need to think beyond a standard invitation to the Minister to ensure politicians better understand the arts, says the…
Australian festivals' evolving conversation with Asia
Festival directors from around the country respond to recent criticisms that they have turned their backs on our closest neighbours.
Ten must see shows at Brisbane Festival
With over 70 productions to choose from, we thought we'd make your program browsing that little bit easier.
Flexing our tuckshop arms
Mature age artists are breaking down the stereotypes of ageing to reimagine our concepts of beauty and vitality.
Students occupy SCA, protest at NAS
Students at two Sydney's major art schools are protesting as the future of fine art education remains uncertain.
Soft power: the arts of diplomacy
Cultural diplomacy helps advance Australian influence and fund global arts engagement but it also places political pressure on artists.
Australian festivals have turned their back on Asia
Instead of encouraging an artistic conversation with our neighbours, our festivals tend to focus on European culture.