Education & Student News

Education in brief: new live theatre platform for schools, and teacher pay on the agenda
Short and sweet arts-focused news about schools and universities. Literacy is a big issue as governments try to increase teacher…

So you want my arts job: Publishing Managing Editor
Kevin O'Brien manages both staff and books in his busy, very much hands-on, senior editorial position.

33 artists celebrated as regional art school marks a decade
Tweed Regional Gallery celebrates the Byron School of Art's 10-year anniversary with an exhibition of new and existing works by…

Orchestras strengthening international engagement
Over 100 student musicians are heading to Singapore and Malaysia, and a new major UK partnership for the MSO has…

Opportunities and awards
New grant funding rounds for touring exhibitions and music festivals, plus winners of inaugural Creative Australia Awards and historical novel…

So you want my arts job: Architectural historian and writer
As a child, Peter Andrew Barrett spent endless hours exploring Melbourne's rooftops and alleyways. Now he works to preserve and…

Dismay as James Cook University proposes closure of creative arts in North Queensland
Artists, academics and creative communities fear the loss of one of the region's only university qualification in creative arts.

Opportunities and awards
Prize entries open for 2024, design winners announced and Brisbane honours local ballet legend, plus more!

Major new works to be developed through WAAPA's three-year residencies
Musical theatre artist Eddie Perfect and UK theatre company Cheek by Jowl are undertaking three-year residencies at WAAPA to deliver…

Opportunities and awards
Furniture Design Award launches open call, plus winners of small sculpture and portrait prizes, and literary shortlists.