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Why is the cost of art-making surging?
Price rises and COVID shortages are causing pain for many artists and suppliers.

Sex on stage doesn't have to be awkward
Verity Johnson explores the art of staged intimacy and offers tips for avoiding the cringe factor.

9 curators on photographers to watch
For today's World Photography Day, nine photography curators, historians and artists tell us who they have their eyes on.

The joys and challenges of choose your own adventure theatre
From immersive theatre to choose your own adventure cabaret, here are some key considerations for the exhilarating format.

National cultural policy a chance for radical rethink
A robust arts policy is a first step in developing an expansive, nationally-appropriate cultural policy, argue Julianne Schultz AM, Julian…

Victoria’s games industry continues to thrive: other states must take note
Victoria’s strong game development scene is a testament to the incredible value of dedicated government funding for independent video games.

Shifting sands: Shaping the future of Bangarra
As Stephen Page looks to a life beyond the company he has spent more than 30 years leading, Frances Rings…

Rethinking nationalism in the wake of COVID
As border closures changed our workplaces, and new authoritarianisms shaped our life, this panel explores how the ‘new normal’ reinvents…

Celebrating 75 years of fine music making
As Queensland Symphony Orchestra marks its 75th birthday, we look back on the Orchestra’s rich history, and towards its future.

Recent theatre audience trends: what’s drawing us in?
As theatre audiences return, their choices reveal some interesting new trends.