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Literary speed dating: swipe left or right?
Do you think you may be a good candidate for a three-minute power pitch to publishers and agents?

RED Gallery changing hands, artists still owed money
After speaking out on payments owed by RED Gallery, artists are now worried that new ownership will delay their settlements…

Which festivals are breaking records despite cost of living crisis?
Cost of living surges mean many are still feeling the financial pinch. But certain festivals are enjoying record growth. How…

Why did this multi-arts organisation lose its federal arts funding?
Brisbane staple Metro Arts was unsuccessful in securing four-year funding from Creative Australia, impacting the lives of many artists.

Conversion practice survivor spins story to comedic gold
Ace R L's 'sacrilegious musical comedy' brings their experience of church-led conversion practices out of the dark with humour, authenticity…

How to leave a job in the arts without burning bridges
Setting the house alight as you walk away looks good in movies, but in life it's best to leave nicely…

Caring as much as you do was killing you
We need to talk about burnout in the arts, and how to recognise it.

Why writing 'cli-fi' might relieve your eco-anxiety
How does writing fiction focused on climate change impact those who write it? Dr Rachel Hennessy, Alex Cothren and Amy…

Constellations – creating community in Western Sydney
Engaging with the network of collectives that enrich and characterise Western Sydney's rich arts scene.

Queensland Music Festival expanding, recommiting to regional engagement
With new funding and programming, the festival dramatically reinvented itself during COVID.