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Artists Essentials Toolkit #3: Making money from your art online
From online shops to putting ads on your website, here are five easy ways to start making money from your…
Caro Llewellyn (re)appointed as Wheeler Centre CEO
Originally appointed as the Centre’s inaugural CEO before personal reasons forced her to reject the job offer, Llewellyn will take…
Women, First Nations composers under-represented in orchestral repertoire: new report
Analysis of the repertoire of nine major organisations, including the QSO, MSO, SSO, TSO, ASO and WASO, reveals that only…
Dear Australia: 50 playwrights explore our new normal
Fifty monologues reflecting on the challenges and opportunities facing Australians as we emerge from lockdown will serve as an invaluable…
AICSA calls for additional $10M government investment in South Australia
One in three people working in South Australia’s arts sector have lost their jobs because of COVID-19, meaning that government…
From addiction to recovery: unpicking the challenges of the rock'n'roll lifestyle
From gigging musician to rock star, musicians’ lives present a range of wellbeing challenges. A new book offers professional perspectives,…
Getting the best financial advice for difficult times
Now more than ever, expert financial advice is crucial for artists and arts workers. Four arts accountants provide practical advice…
How indie theatre-makers are fighting back after COVID-19
Independent theatre companies in Adelaide are preparing to welcome back audiences, but how will a post-COVID world shape their programming?
Translating business jargon so artists can focus on making art
With tax time looming, it’s more important than ever to find an accountant who understands how the arts sector works…
$345 million recovery plan to rebuild live performance sector
Peak body Live Performance Australia has unveiled a two-year recovery plan for the sector, including a JobKeeper extensions, a Business…