Education & Student News
Competition entry fees: are they worth the costs?
Nobody likes paying entry fees for literary prizes, but why do they exist and how can we alleviate this exclusionary…
How to find a mentor – and make the most of it when you do
From structured programs to coffee dates with mates, how do you find the right mentor and get the most out…
Education in brief: make it fairer, make it free
Big ideas are floated for the future of Australia's higher education sector but international students are still getting a raw…
Opportunities and awards
Lester Prize for Portraiture and Prime Minister's Literary Awards open for entries, plus winners of Cloncurry Poetry Competition, and more!
Musicians and composers are highly encouraged to participate in The Australian Music and Games Benchmark 2023 Survey
The Australia Council for the Arts is looking to gain a deeper understanding of the landscape of Australian music and…
So you want my arts job: Touring Manager
If you have an affinity for logistics and a love of live music, working as an artist touring manager may…
Creatives with ADHD: how a coach can help
Artists and creatives with ADHD need particular kinds of support to thrive. Creative coach Briony Kidd knows the challenges first-hand…
Opportunities and awards
This week’s announcements include the National Photographic Portrait Prize winner, APRA PDAs, Penguin Literary Prize, Miles Franklin shortlist and more.
High schoolers and mental health: can art help give them space?
A slightly unconventional artist-in-schools project is revealing the power of uninterrupted, quiet creative time for teens.
So you want my arts job: Proofreader
Proofreading is a last chance, 'spit and polish' appraisal of a writer's work for pesky mistakes. Being finicky and pedantic…