Richard Watts
Richard Watts's Latest Articles
On the Move: latest sector appointments
Mitchell Conservatorium CEO moves on, NIDA welcomes First Nations Consultant, and more.
How studying Honours creates entrepreneurial artists
Applications are now open for WAAPA’s new Bachelor of Performing Arts (Honours), offered in 2022 for the first time.
Nominate a First Nations arts champion
Nominations are now open for the Australia Council’s 2022 First Nations Arts Awards.
Exit interview: Brett Sheehy, MTC
After nine years as Melbourne Theatre Company’s Artistic Director, Sheehy has stepped down from the role. What next?
Canberra aspires to be nation’s arts capital
The plan for the national capital to become the arts capital has been kicked off with a $10M budget boost.
Phoenix festival rises from the Fringe
Melbourne Fringe’s program has been reinvented, with 55 in-person shows swiftly adapted for digital performance.
Mining sector’s complicity called out in artwashing award
11 companies that hide their dirty business behind a façade of supporting the arts are the nominees for this year’s…
More arts on the news? An ABC internal review once agreed.
It’s time for the ABC to adopt the findings of its own Arts Review, with the help of extra funding…
So you want my arts job: Theatre Technician
If you have a good work ethic and a willingness to learn, as well as solid technical skills, working as…
Why vaccine passports are the future of live performance
Masks and vaccinations have helped European theatres safely reopen, says Adelaide Festival's Rachel Healy.