Career Advice
From NIDA to Opera Australia: 'You can only learn by doing it'
Director Claudia Osborne says NIDA's MFA in Directing taught her to keep pushing beyond the first idea.
What I've Learned: Anita Lester, courtroom artist
Anita Lester's work gained international attention following her portrait of Erin Patterson during the Victorian mushroom poisoning trial.
Sorry Albanese, the creative sectors aren’t going to stop worrying about AI job threats
Despite the PM's promises, Australia's arts and creative workers have good reason to be nervy about AI.
Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week
Opportunities for 27 July to 2 August 2026 include photography prizes, fellowships and fringe festival funding.
The same names keep winning arts grants – it's not what you think
It's a common complaint. Arts grants are rigged. But there's more to the story.
What I've Learned: Amy Hume, voice & dialect coach
Amy Hume's work involves 'teaching actors to sound like someone else'. She discusses her career and offers advice.
Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week
Opportunities for 20 to 26 July 2026 include art prizes, fellowships, commissions and a revamped creative grants scheme.
Meet the Members: Renée Blackwell, jewellery designer
Renée Blackwell has travelled to the four corners of the world to find the components, and inspiration, for her jewellery.
Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week
Opportunities for 13 to 19 July 2026 include art prizes, fellowships, commissions and even a funded trip to the Venice…
What I've Learned: Paul Stanhope, Composer & Conductor
Award-winning Sydney-based composer Paul Stanhope discusses his craft ahead of the world premiere of his new work.