Features
A fraction too much fiction
The recent Stella Prize longlist highlights an upsurge of nonfiction.
Making (not watching) art is key to social change
Engaging people in social and political issues requires not just looking at art but participating in creating.
From Tim Winton to Gail Jones: why writing matters in WA
The unique environment of Western Australia is reflected across the state's literature and publishing sector - but is this sector…
Public art should not ape casino bling
A leading public artist hits out at projections, flashing lights and a superficial understanding of interactivity.
Speaking the unspeakable
Art inspired by personal trauma is not mere catharsis - it can be creative, brave and even playful.
Craft artists suffer in university system
A business-oriented, academic-focus tertiary system is struggling to provide the craft skills artists need.
Art's weapon against future water wars
As the world is destabilised by a water crisis, art can play a role in stopping us taking for granted…
Regulations are killing creativity
Regulation and bureaucracy are sucking creativity out of public art in Australia. It’s easier to work overseas.
You can make money on Spotify
The switch to streaming services requires musicians and the music industry to rethink how they do business but some are…
Why artists live in regional Australia
Although cities get the lion’s share of funding, regional towns are home to many of Australia most creative people.