Rochelle Siemienowicz
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Repositioning: teaching and learning in the visual arts
The fifth National Visual Art Education Conference (NVAEC) saw teachers, artists and curators gathering to share ideas, inspire each other…

How to inspire original ideas in the art classroom
Northern Territory art teacher Jemima Saunders talks about creating a culture of trust and moving beyond high school art clichés.

How to leave a job in the arts without burning bridges
Setting the house alight as you walk away looks good in movies, but in life it's best to leave nicely…

RIFIFI: Jean Jullien for Kids heads up NGV's Kids Summer Festival
For many, the NGV's Kids Summer Festival is their first experience of the gallery. The philosophy is all about getting…

10 tips for combining work and study in the arts
Be realistic and get organised. From timeboxing to flexible jobs, these ideas will help you find balance and reduce the…

Fun arts and crafts for kids and teens this school holidays
Egyptology, circus lessons and street art classes are some of the more unexpected creative offerings to get kids through the…

What we learned: top 10 career lessons from 2023
Forget quiet quitting and quiet firing. This year it was all about having better conversations – about money, mental health,…

Gold, glitz and history on show in the State of Victoria gold jewellery collection
Fifteen highlighted pieces of newly acquired goldfield jewellery are on display in a glittery pop-up exhibition at the Melbourne Museum.

First Sydney Wearable Art Gala celebrates innovation and personal expression
Inspired by everything from coral reefs to being in a wheelchair, this art gala saw TAFE students wearing their art…

Education in brief: a Hive for kids, a conference for art educators and news from around the web
Sensory art for kids in Sydney, and the National Visual Art Education Conference in Canberra. Plus Australian schools and universities…