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How to be a location manager
Steve Brett is a veteran location manager. He offers some pungent insights about the job, its pains and pleasures, and…

How mentorship has changed for arts organisations
In an environment of reduced funding, savvy partnership and creative mentorships are vital for growing the careers of artists and…

Writing awards, competitions and opportunities in 2021
It’s time to fill your calendar with these literary prizes, fellowships and opportunities.

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
Executive Officer of Artback NT steps down, Four Winds welcomes Director, Create and Inspire, and more.

Executive Assistant to five state gallery directors, Lindsay Brookes’ insights are golden
Retiring after 34-years at AGSA, Lindsay Brookes offers wisdoms on why organisational history is important, and the ‘sticky role an…

Necrobarista, money, and the miserable business of artistic games
The lead artist on the award-winning Melbourne game alleges missing and inconsistent payments, and poor workplace culture. These issues are…

The Power of Visibility: beating the mid-career blahs
Even introverts can shine in their own ways. Challenge your fears and put yourself out there with these ideas from…

Exit strategy: a new vision for art and culture?
A new policy vision for the arts is desperately needed, but treating the arts like any other industry is not…

Choreography and the museum: how to make collaboration work
Made up of five public institutions from Australia and the world, Precarious Movements is a prime example of collaboration at…

Australian circus companies herald new beginnings
A national circus festival, a new circus centre in Brisbane, and a fellowship program for circus artists have all recently…