Australia

How Regional Arts Australia secured an extra $10 million for the sector
Changing the narrative was integral to obtaining an additional $10 million for the rural, regional and remote sector, which will…

Embracing the complicity of caring
Reflecting on personal experience, playwright Lachlan Philpott says that asking our friends if they’re ok in the current crisis is…

Book review: The Adversary by Ronnie Scott
The highly anticipated first novel from founding editor of The Lifted Brow, Ronnie Scott.

How culture can help you through dark times
Arts improve mental health. Megan Sheehy looks at ways the arts can help from virtual dance parties to everyday haiku.

Defunding the sector’s R&D arm sounds a warning note for the future
With the stroke of a pen, the Australia Council has defunded the theatre companies who collectively serve as the sector's…

Why Gladys needs to channel her inner Jacinda, as Arts Minister
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian recently took over the portfolio of Arts Minister with the resignation of Don Harwin, but does…

Five things about solitude: Reflections on self-isolating alone
While writing her book She I Dare Not Name: A Spinsters Meditation on Life, Donna Ward thought a lot about…

Digital art guide to beat coronavirus closures
From virtual exhibitions and livestreamed concerts to online art auctions, this is our guide to how art is going digital…

Time for a real estate breakout and rethink of prime locations
Gallerist Michael Reid says it’s time to review the ways in which we use buildings and land, as the use…

18 ways to create cut-through content
With many organisations rushing to present their programs online, we look at creating content that resonates with your audience and…