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Celebrating arts anniversaries during closure
Anniversaries are moments for great celebration – especially when an arts company survives into the double digits – but the…

What salons can teach us about conversation
The European salon has much to offer the arts – from better discourse to ways to disagree – argues John…

So you want to do an arts PhD? Here’s what you need to know!
The award of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree on offer at university. So, what’s involved in getting…

Music and trauma – why the two have a fraught relationship
Will artworks referencing the pandemic actually increase awareness and understanding, or is such appropriation simply a means of generating attention?

Commercial galleries are a lifeline for many artists, so who’s supporting them?
ArtsHub speaks with three art dealers across three states, who are all facing the reality of a pandemic art market,…

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).…