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Embracing localism: how will audiences respond without international drawcards?
Festivals traditionally lure in audiences with big international names, artists whose work can also help inspire local practitioners. What is…
Podcasts in a pandemic: Connection, escapism and experimentation
As we all battle screen fatigue with more time spent at home and less time commuting, the nature and value…
Solid tips for podcasting during the time of Covid
With less options to participate in the arts in real life, many are turning to podcasts to express themselves. If…
NATSIAA in COVID times: What five finalists have made
On the event of the 37th NATSIAA, the benchmark for contemporary practice, we take a look at five finalists and…
Exit Interview: Esther Anatolitis, NAVA
After three years as Executive Director, Esther Anatolitis is moving on from the National Association of the Visual Arts (NAVA).…
How the pandemic upended your perception of time
Our emotional state plays a major role in our perception of time, which might explain why our internal clocks have…
New dementia program piloted by Canberra Symphony
The pilot program of Music and Memory combines the individualised experience of other dementia programs with a live concert, ensuring…
Trauma, resilience, sex and art: your guide to the 2020 Miles Franklin shortlist
The Miles Franklin Literary Award is Australia's most prestigious literature prize. The six shortlisted novels shimmer with relevance and signal…
From the Archive: How to make your board work for you
The way a company's board operates can mean success or failure for a business. A previous SAMAG panel discussion struck…
First opera sung entirely in Noongar language commissioned in WA
A new commission will retell a story of sibling rivalry that’s been shared for generations on Noongar boodja in south-west…