National

Dissonance and unrest at NZ Opera
Andrew Wood reports on dysfunction within New Zealand Opera, a symptom of the global malaise affecting opera itself.

Opportunities, Awards and Winners
UK/Australia grants up for grabs, Bronwyn Bancroft named inaugural NSW Aboriginal Creative Fellow, six writers named for mentorship, plus more…

The illuminating ‘Dark Side’ of mental health, as artists see it
A new exhibition and suite of programs across the Edith Cowan University and the National Art School pool thinking and…

How social justice and a pandemic are shaping Museum leadership
ArtsHub takes a look at the AMaGA discussion on leadership and transformative change for the future of museums and galleries,…

How artists are coping with the impact of COVID-19
Three Melbourne-based artists share stories on how Victoria’s snap lockdown has affected their arts practice and mental health.

Is custodianship outdated thinking for museums and galleries?
A panel of First Nations arts managers takes a look at the role of continuities and custodianship across our GLAM…

COVID concerns force Emerging Writers Festival online
To combat the challenges of COVID-19, the EWF will once again operate digitally.

Book Review: Reading like an Australian writer, NewSouth Books
Successful writers dishing up their views on reading and writing in a most palatable manner

A festival that redefines the Gold Coast
On its 10th anniversary, the Bleach* Festival promises music, performance and original artworks as big as the Gold Coast itself.…

Exit Interview: Dr Wendy Were, Director Advocacy and Development, Australia Council
From international engagement strategies to showing how Australian's value culture, Wendy Were has ushered in new research for change -…