Education & Student News

Paving the path for next-generation performers
The success of Stagecoach’s model is built upon not only a passion for the arts, but also ongoing support and…

Drama school isn’t just about actor training: it’s building foundations for life
The National Theatre Drama School’s Foundation in Acting course provides a solid grounding in acting, script analysis and theatre-making over…

Opportunities and awards
WA Minderoo Foundation Artist Fund open for applications, plus Yalingwa Fellowship announced and nominations for the 2022 Matilda Awards!

Secrets of great artist bio pictures
Want to know how to take professional portrait pictures that put your best face forward? We’ve collected some hot tips.

How skills development in the performing arts can aid long-term recovery
After the initial scramble to put shows back on the stage, it’s time to think about sustainable long-term recovery and…

What books are kids reading in Australian schools – and does it matter?
‘Nostalgic’ classics or edgy contemporary texts? Alex Bacalja takes a look at what Aussie kids are reading in schools.

How your performing arts skills can equip you for a new career
Becoming a Stagecoach franchisee won’t just provide you with a rewarding new job: it will utilise your arts skills for…

Do children’s festivals encourage better arts education in schools?
As DreamBIG Children’s Festival returns to thrill kids and families, we consider whether this impact can translate into the classroom.

Yes! You can study a TAFE course free of charge in 2023
With limited intakes and probable high demand, interested students should apply quickly.

Enter a future-thinking prize that expands the idea of ‘landscape’
Pushing the boundaries of a landscape prize, the new Girra: Fraser Coast National Art Prize welcomes diverse visual forms to…