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This week’s arts news and trending topics

We report it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.

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Opportunities and awards

Grants for professional development, fringe festival call-out, plus winners of Australian Wearable Art Festival, and finalists of Woollahra Small Sculpture…

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Confidentiality clauses in arts contracts: are we getting the balance right?

Confidentiality around creative work can be hugely important. But when do contract clauses limit arts workers' freedom of speech?

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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector comings and goings.

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Leadership is not just a title

Don’t wait for a new job title to think about leadership and instead equip yourself with essential skills through NIDA’s…

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Roadmap to Success – Learning Module 1, Finding Your Audience

The next in a new series of videos offering practical advice for creative businesses and produced by The Big Idea…

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Melbourne Fringe cooks up a creative storm

Free food and entertainment are just some of the many events on offer at the 2024 Melbourne Fringe Festival.

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This week's arts news and trending topics

We report it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.

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The festival at the junction of artistic innovation and tourism KPIs

Government support from Events Tasmania instead of Arts Tasmania in no way prevents Junction from offering a strong cultural program…

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Sports policy focuses on the grassroots: is this missing from arts policies?

Should Australian arts policy focus more on participation instead of audiences, asks Margaret Seares.

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