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Building community: guide to socially-engaged arts projects
For a community engaged project to be successful, as well as culturally safe, practitioners require knowledge. This resource will assist.
How do artists work with global brands?
Commercial brands are forever looking for creatives to add cachet to their wares. So, what’s it like to strike deals…
Artist burnout is not a mental health issue – it is a labour issue
Reframing burnout in labour terms would implicitly shift our approach to advocacy around artist well-being.
Exit interview: Robyn Ayres, Arts Law Australia
After 20 years, the outgoing CEO reflects on her tenure – the legislation passed and the fights still on the…
How to deal with a Machivellian boss
Manipulative, distrustful, self-serving: learning to spot the signs of a Machiavellian personality can be important in the workplace, argue Nelly…
The next five years for a significant private foundation
The new Executive Director of the Betty Amsden Foundation, Penny Miles, speaks on the impact of private funding and its…
So you want my arts job: Actor
Acting is just standing around pretending, right? Not so, says Aaron Walton, about a craft that is more complicated than…
Why I studied... Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production
Emerging screen producer Faraz Anarwala talks about studying at AFTRS and specialising in Production Design, Sound and Cinematography.
When can artists afford to retire?
The official retirement age in Australia has just gone up. But when do artists typically clock off from their working…
Exit interview: James Berlyn, WAYTCo
Outgoing Artistic Director James Berlyn reflects on six eventful years with the WA Youth Theatre Company.