Australia
The economic argument against the arts is over. The government lost.
There is plenty of evidence that highlights the crucial role of the arts in the economy so Esther Anatolitis wants…
How to take a writers festival digital
Moving swiftly and seamlessly, Sydney and Yarra Valley Writers festivals have gracefully pivoted their programs online.
Lessons from lockdown: Six sentences for the future
How Donna Ward re-discovered the secret of all things from unexpected friends.
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Art Gallery of NSW set to reopen, Merrigong Theatre Company announces $40,000 in new opportunities and funding, $10,000 Windmill Trust…
$2 million fund for artists as new festival rises over Melbourne
The replacement for Melbourne Festival and White Night, to be known as RISING, is seeking proposals for new work from…
The incredible street art inspired by COVID-19
Inspiration comes in many forms and for street artists, the Coronavirus has delivered a wealth of material, allowing them to…
Students learn realities of creative resilience, for stronger careers
Federation University’s Art Academy is finding opportunities in their pandemic pivot online, teaching students some of the sector’s hardest lessons…
Independents left out in the cold as government institutes emergency relief fund
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries’ decision to suspend existing funding programs and focus on emergency relief…
At WAAPA, the show must go on(line)
At the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, pivoting to online teaching has presented challenges to which the staff and…
NIDA takes the campus to the students in its first Virtual Open Day
From live panel talks, video tours and Q&A sessions with alumni, NIDA is inviting future artists to a unique Virtual…