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#shareyourrejection is exactly the hashtag we need right now
Creatives on twitter demonstrate the reality of rejection in the arts, sharing their failures to reveal that for many, success…
Where is the great Australian opera?
It is vital for the health of opera as an art form that new Australian work is both presented and…
You don’t have to be wealthy to give
'Start now,' is the message when it comes to philanthropy and creative partnerships. Make it part of your DNA.
Marieke Hardy on making art anonymously
From public figure to anonymous creator and back again, Marieke Hardy stepped into the public sphere as Artistic Director of…
New study should be the final nail for open-plan offices
Research shows that when employees can’t concentrate, they tend to communicate less. They may even become indifferent to their coworkers.
When literature takes you by surprise: or the case against trigger warnings
The strong emotional connections and resonances of literature can happen at any time.
Sovereign stories: stories for all of us (but firstly, us)
The First Nations Australia Writers Network gathers in Canberra next week, a momentous occasion for all Australians, but especially for…
Kiss and sell: The story of the Sydney Opera House
Helen Pitt tells the extraordinary story of the 20th century's most recognisable building.
How to navigate a festival program
With dozens, sometimes hundreds of choices, navigating an arts festival program can be overwhelming. Arts industry figures offer their tips…
Sex sells, but does it sound good?
Is the increased focus on performers' sex appeal a tacit acknowledgement that classical music can no longer connect with society…