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Handwritten valentines create a legacy of love and literacy
Writing messages to those we care for fosters a sense of relationship, connection and well-being through literacy, creates meaning and…

Making craft a national agenda
Australian craft and design centres are tired of falling between the conversation cracks; they have rebooted their network for greater…

Climate inaction is the greatest monster in the biennale closet
Curator of the Adelaide Biennale, Leigh Robb gives us a sneak peek into her exhibition, where the artists drag our…

How my 'other' career prepared me to be a fiction writer
Beginning a writing career later in life can bring many advantages, especially when you’ve come from a completely different career…

Are arts grants applications blocked by classist language?
Applying for a grant shouldn't require a specific language but for some there is a class barrier that prevents application.

Coronavirus ban prevents Chinese artists from entering Australia
Recent travel restrictions have forced festivals and arts organisations to change or postpone upcoming programming.

Why we need to rehang our Australian art collections
The National Gallery of Australia has rehung its early Australian galleries, drawing on a broad curatorium to recontextualise our art…

Exit interview: Shane Breynard, Canberra Museum and Art Gallery
After almost ten years at the helm of Canberra Museum and Art Gallery, Shane Breynard is stepping into a new…

Nine myths that shouldn't stop you working in the arts (from the archives)
Don't be discouraged by the naysayers. Many of the reasons you will hear not to work in the arts don't…

The cathartic power of letter writing
Putting pen to paper can be a powerful method of communication, not just for the reader but also for the…