Education & Student News

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.

Accessible writing is for everyone
Accessible writing can be divided into two categories: plain language and Easy Read.

Why I'm studying... Professional Writing and Editing (PWE)
Writer and librarian Alice Reid is studying professional writing and editing at RMIT. She's the perfect example of how study…

Opportunities and awards
Professional development opportunities for writers, visual artists, comedians and more, plus winners and finalists across the sector.