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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…
14 ideas for how to work less
Busyness, working long hours and constant hustling can contribute to exhaustion and burnout – and might not make our work…
The art of lobbying
Government relations expert Neil Pharaoh says the arts sector needs to improve its messaging when lobbying politicians, and offers some…