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Don't love me, Tinder, just come to my show
Artists and performers are using guerrilla marketing tactics to find audiences among those searching for love on online dating platforms…
Naked theatre: impact versus exploitation
What are the ethics of simulated sex in the theatre, and how can directors ensure actors feel comfortable and secure…
Art prizes bridge distances for remote communities
Art prizes are an opportunity for artists to showcase their work, and can propel individual careers. But for remote Aboriginal…
Remote art centres as a vehicle for change
ArtsHub takes the rare opportunity to visit the art centres that are building Aboriginal communities in APY lands in South…
Bookstores as the heart of the community
With robust event programs and cosy cafes, bookstores are transforming into community centres to meet market demands and remain sustainable.
Ten overlooked Australian plays (and why they’re important)
The launch of a new Script Club at Griffin highlights just how many plays in the Australian canon are now…
Small cities constrain experimentation
Artists outside Melbourne and Sydney feel more pressure to play it safe while investing in educating audiences.
Unpaid work exploiting women
Volunteering and unpaid internships are becoming standard career pathways but female-dominated industries such as the arts use more free labour.
What are the priorities for George Brandis, Minister for the Arts?
George Brandis has a heavy load to lift as Attorney-General – but his priorities for the Arts portfolio could be…
Is my art leaving on a jet plane?
With the rise of art fairs and biennales internationally, Australian artists are competing in global shopping malls that dictate the…