Education & Student News

Opportunities and awards
VACS $100,000 grants and 2024 Carclew Fellowships now open, plus winners of 2023 Gallipoli Art Prize and finalists of ABIA…

Essentials of opening an ARI
Opening an ARI can be a challenging, but rewarding process. Here are some pointers to set you on the right…

So you want my arts job: Court Artist
ArtsHub speaks with the courtroom illustrator responsible for capturing the criminal trial of Lindy and Michael Chamberlain.

Why I studied ... Master of Contemporary Art at VCA
Visual artist Linda Studená wanted to 'break open' her practice with further study in the Master of Contemporary Art at…

First Nations storytelling for younger audiences
Through navigating trauma and celebrating culture, children can engage with First Nations stories from the page to the stage.

Art for kids shouldn't shy from difficult topics
Theatre is a powerful space for self-discovery, but also a platform to open up difficult discussions and build empathy for…

Do we still value skill in arts education?
In the wake of years of deskilling in art schools and eroding TAFE offerings, where does skill sit today?

Opportunities and awards
ArtsPay opens pilot grant round for artists and small orgs, plus winners for outstanding service in music and finalists of…

Why arts degrees and generalist programs are the future of Australian higher education
The idea of overqualified arts graduates serving coffee is not only wrong, it misunderstands what we need from graduates now…

Teacher-writers: the hyphenated existence
Writers who also teach (and vice versa). How do they manage to juggle both professions?