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Why is there no minimum wage for a visual artist?
Visual artists’ incomes are precarious at the best of times, so why aren’t there laws regulating their pay and conditions?

Warwick Adeney steps down from the QSO
Ushering in a new era for the Queensland Symphony Orchestra as a legendary concertmaster retires and a new management team…

How video games are bringing orchestral music to new ears
Wonderful orchestral and art music is being composed for video games along with greats of the classical canon repurposed into…

Are ‘quiet firing’ and ‘quiet quitting’ real in the arts?
Are the arts the perfect breeding ground for the global trend of ‘quiet firing’ and ‘quiet quitting’, systemically plagued by…

Weekend guide: top streaming and cinema releases 21–23 October
Our guide to the best streaming shows and cinema treats for the weekend of 21-23 October 2022 in Australia.

Australia's largest sustainable public art commission
Australia’s largest sustainable public art work will be installed at Barangaroo. We spoke with the artists from the Erub about…

How the arts can move forward with ‘care’
At a recent interdisciplinary forum, speakers explore the notion of care and how it is vital in moving towards the…

Creating an exciting new vision for contemporary arts and culture
Brisbane Powerhouse unveils a revitalised program for contemporary arts in the RiverCity following Covid and floods.

Why rest is good for you and your creativity
When was the last time you felt rested? If you’re racking your brain to remember, read on.

Losing long-term sponsors: crises or opportunities?
It’s often said that all good things must pass. But how many positives can you draw from the end of…