Features
Cultural capitals: Hobart
In the latest in our Cultural Capitals series, we explore what's beyond MONA to reveal the 'otherness' and rebellion of…
The late Gordon Darling and the gentle art of philanthropy
Through the Gordon Darling Foundation, the Darlings undertook a vast range of activities in keeping with their vision for the…
Four ways arts workers can win in the new economy
Tap into arts-focused online platforms to access materials, administrative support, spaces and customers in a dynamic global economy.
Bringing mental health out from the shadows
Entertainment workers band together to reduce stigma around mental health in response to alarming findings on suicide and depression in…
How (and why) to remake a classic
‘If it ain’t broke don’t fix it’ doesn’t apply to the arts, where classics are tinkered with all the time.
Calisthenics: the synchronised swimming of arts forms
Calisthenics, a uniquely Australian mix of of dance, gymnastics, theatre and rhythmic exercise, became a cinematic obstacle course for feature…
We can change the world with writing
Kate Larsen, Director, Writers Victoria shares how our stories shape how we see the world and ourselves.
The art of a successful commission
Monash University’s Centre for Theatre and Performance has announced a new playwriting commission, which begs the question: what makes a…
How to tackle inertia in the arts
While creativity, innovation, growth, and advocacy are at the core of why arts workers chose to do what they do,…
Sex and other reasons why we ban books for young people
Books for young readers are often challenged or banned because they conflict with adult perceptions of childhood innocence.