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Prescribing books for the soul
What should you read to cure loneliness? To reignite passion for life? To find confidence? A bibliotherapist identifies fiction and…
Why funding arts is smart philanthropy
It's hard to argue with clean water but the best philanthropy deals with issues before they become problems with debate,…
How to run a fundraising event
Whether you want to raise money for your own operations, support a social goal or help the needy, effective fundraising…
Five emerging trends at Melbourne Fringe
From preoccupations with gender, sex and death to the growth of cabaret, this year’s Festival is a barometer of the…
Cultural capitals: Adelaide
In the latest in our Cultural Capitals series, we look at what Adelaide has that larger eastern states don't.
Stimulating audiences for Indigenous art
Nine in ten Australians value Indigenous art, but only one-quarter engage with it. A new report inspects the barriers and…
Fringe to mainstage: how does it happen?
Every year thousands of shows open at fringe festivals and independent venues. A few go on to mainstage productions and…
Why art merchandising is for you too
When you visit a museum or gallery, there is no escaping the gift shop. But individual artists can also take…
Ten reasons you should be attending Brisbane Festival
David Berthold’s first festival as Artistic Director has much to offer: here are our anticipated highlights.
The Senate Inquiry into Arts Funding: a new live performance work
If we have learned anything thus far it is this: one man’s excellence is another man’s mediocrity.