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Advice for new writers from PM's Literary Award nominees
From taking risks to doing a law degree instead, poets, novelists, historian and non-fiction writers on the shortlist for this…
From the archives: The Octopus in the Bathtub
Cinematographer Meg White has turned her anguish into art. She hopes that talking more openly about mental health in the…
Why arts education is valuable for schools
Sandra Gattenhof makes the case for arts being included as core skills in both public and private schools to create…
Are video games the new therapy?
While video games are often associated with frivolous entertainment, hospitals around the world have begun using them to help improve…
5 ways acting can help anxiety
Being a performer can teach handy techniques that can help when coping with anxiety.
The Art of Wellness
With so many benefits for the mind, spirit, and art itself, creativity has the power to heal us and improve…
Dating for art – Confessions of creative speed daters
Finding the right creative collaborator is a mix of persistence and luck, not so different from finding a romantic partner.…
21 Podcasts for Visual Artists
From conversations with curators to business tips from artists, to a ballsy irreverence of art history and art news flipped…
Museum redefinition in a loop
At the recent International Council of Museums (ICOM) in Kyoto, cultural institutions debated a new definition of museums that included…
Neoliberal funding agenda does little for the arts
The Australia Council’s five-year strategy and the SA Arts Plan foster a culture of corporate speak and divisive competition.