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Carnival of good intentions
Can artists inspire social change? Carnival of the Bold is a new festival, with a line-up including Paul Capsis and…

Where are the strong women of circus?
As circus goes mainstream, women are being treated as decoration not skilled performers. A new women's program at Circus Oz…

Is Artbank’s new director on track?
A year on, ArtsHub speaks with Tony Stephens about its rebranding, new online projects, commissions and a magazine.

Spectacle: Curating the moving image
An exhibition full of moving images can pose some unique challenges for a curator, but ACMI’s latest Spectacle conquers.

Young and mid-career artists Go West
Artists seeking a sense of community and an appreciative audience are heading to Western Australia.

Trial by fire: the future of festivals
Bear Kittay talks about Burning Man and how festivals can change the world.

Women the world's first artists?
New archaeological research suggests women were the principal artists behind ancient cave paintings.

Two-speed cities: can art bridge the urban divide?
Artists are trying to bridge the growing gulf between our well-resourced inner cities and the under-resourced outer fringes.

The meditation of darkened theatres
Committing time and focus to a performance may tap the benefits of meditation, mindfulness and rest.

Loretta Lizzio
The Wild West was never known for its maritime connection. Neither were horses and their affinity with sheet music. Until…