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Defence force salutes healing power of the arts
Australia's army, navy and air force personnel will have access to a new creative recovery program, making the arts a…
Leo Schofield's 10 qualities that make a successful festival
Directing a dozen arts festivals has given Leo Schofield a clear view on the secrets to ensuring a festival works.
Do you need a figurehead?
Patrons or ambassadors are de rigueur for many arts organisations, but what role do they play, and how do you…
Why funding applications fail
Experts from Australia Council, Creative Victoria, Arts Queensland and more tell you what you are doing wrong when applying for…
Burning out? It's not you who needs fixing
Burnout is a perpetual risk for anyone working in the arts. How can we shift responsibility from the individual and…
Childhood passion as career compass
Many successful creatives find their professional niche by reigniting childhood passions. Here’s five reasons why it’s worth a try
Women struggle to break into Asia
Asia is a region of great cultural diversity but the gender gap seems to be a constant, creating challenges both…
Learning from reality television
The arts used to pursue cultural popularity but decry popular culture. Not any more.
Surfing the yellow wave
Asian-Australian theatre-makers are tired of waiting for inclusion so they are taking the initiative in increasing cultural diversity on the…
Is the death of Tropfest important?
Crass, populist and a heap of fun, Tropfest changed the cultural landscape around short film. But what does the industry…