Features
How NIRIN contests history by placing art at the edge
Artistic Director Brook Andrew says, 'NIRIN is not a periphery, it is our centre'. We take a look at two…
Adelaide Fringe at 60
Over six decades to date, the Adelaide Fringe has been both a playground and a career springboard for Australian and…
Life sentences – what creative writing by prisoners tells us about the inside
Arts education is a powerful way to prevent prisoners from reoffending once they leave jail.
WA Museum to re-open and redefine standards
With a budget of almost $400M, the transformed WA Museum not only looks light and open, but champions a new…
Acting and addiction: new play explores sector’s wellbeing challenges
A jobbing actor’s drug and alcohol-fuelled descent into the hell of addiction is explored in a new Australian play.
Australian gothic enters haunting new chapter with audio narrative
A new podcast evokes the history of the Australian Gothic through a series of audio stories told by respected Australian…
Why the Hyde Park Barracks sets a new benchmark in museum practice
A new benchmark for storytelling finds a fresh balance between multiple voices, where both analogue and tech-driven viewing experiences aim…
Can outdoor events develop dance literacy in new audiences?
Supercell Festival of Contemporary Dance has moved its performance program outdoors and abolished ticket charges in order to reach audiences…
New trends in private giving
Part of shifting the philanthropy landscape in Australia, is shifting perceptions. We take a look at a recent report that…
Perth Festival's dynamic new vision for visual arts
Transformation and conversation unites Perth Festival's visual arts program, as curator Gemma Weston takes the reins to further strengthen the…