National

Vale Ku Ku Imidiji man Arone Meeks, Chair of Cairns Indigenous Art Fair
Boomalli co-founder, teacher, Indigenous health care activist, and internationally collected Queensland artist, Arone Meeks has died aged 64. He leaves…

How technical culture’s hierarchies both strengthen and weaken the theatre
The sharply defined hierarchies of theatre life mean that those who work in technical fields have a rigorously policed identity,…

Will the arts be talked up or down in the budget?
Ahead of the COVID-19 recovery budget, Esther Anatolitis looks at the narrative on the Creative Industries and what it might…

The essential job interview question to ask (from the archives)
When conducting job interviews, often it's a curly question that reveals the person who's the best cultural fit for your…

Book review: A Million Things by Emily Spurr, Text Publishing
Emily Spurr's debut novel presents its characters compassionately, without being tentative in her approach to their pain.

Discovering resilience in music and arts education
In our latest podcast we talk with Associate Professor Rick Chew about the evolution of arts education and how performing…

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
WA Ballet appoints Executive Director, STCSA farewells Workshop Supervisor, staff changes at ARTRAGE, and more.

$79.9M early budget boost for national institutions
Announced ahead of this week's budget, the Federal Government has given additional funding to several national institutions including the National…

Outstanding individuals honoured with LPA awards
Industry stalwarts Deborah Cheetham AO, David McAllister AM, Jill Smith AM and Ann Tonks AM are celebrated after a challenging…

Getting an arts grant for your literature project
Award-winning poet Melinda Smith offers some tips and tricks for applying for the funding that might just make your project…