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Stephen Fry at the Hay Festival of Literature and Arts, held annually in the booktown of Hay-on-Wye, Wales. A grey-haired, slightly plump Englishman smiles benignly at the camera. He wear a blue jacket over a red shirt and is sitting in a leather armchair. His right hand is on his knee; his left hand is turned upwards, as if encouraging comment or conversation.
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Stephen Fry: Art is complex, terrifying, dangerous and wonderful – and quite useless

English author, actor and raconteur Stephen Fry explains why art is like wine and how he makes people smile as…

Skaters trying tricks on sculptures designed by Dr Sanné Mestrom. A skater trying to skate a rail outdoors on a sunny day.
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What do artists and skaters have in common?

Cities can be more playful and inclusive through public art if skaters and artists work together.

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Rise of social media hacking devastating creative small businesses

A timely warning for all creative professionals: social media account hacking is rising, and your small business may be more…

Buying at your local bookshop helps support local business. It's just one of the ways to avoid Amazon.
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Alternatives to Amazon for book lovers in the cost of living crisis

Amazon's cheap prices and convenience make it a tempting buy for consumers, but there are plenty of alternatives that help…

Girl in grey sweatshirt in pottery workshop.
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Should I offer workshops to help the cash flow?

ArtsHub looks at the pros and cons of running workshops, and takes you through the steps of working out how…

Ollie Olsen, seen here in a 1991 publicity image for his electronic music project Third Eye.
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Vale Ollie Olsen, an innovative electronic artist who painted with sound

The endlessly curious musical pioneer Ollie Olsen died this week aged 66.

A woman is reading to children. She is sitting on a chair, they are on picnic mats. They are outside, under the shade of a tree.
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What books did you pick up in your street library?

Go and browse through your local street library and participate in National Shared Reading Week.

Regional Arts WA team with Regional Arts Network representatives and special guests. A photo of a group of arts workers smiling and looking at the camera with a sign with the text 'REGIONAL ARTS WA'.
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A 30-year ambition: Regional Arts WA steps up the game to drive funding innovation

For its 30th anniversary, Regional Arts WA has launched a new investment framework that seeks to shift away from fragmented…

Artists are frustrated by the arts lack of a meritocracy.
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Outrage and resentment: the arts are not a meritocracy

Some parts of the professional industry operate under a veneer of a meritocracy. But artists aren't buying it.

Bluey's World will open in November, 2024.
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Bluey's World revealed in new images

Excitement is building for the highly anticipated Bluey's World attraction.

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