Writing and Publishing
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Festival news in the wake of lockdowns, major survey of studio clay practice, new art space for Hobart, new theatre…
Book review: In My Defence, I Have No Defence by Sinéad Stubbins
Life's imperfections and absurdities with a dash of self-deprecation.
Book review: Dissolve by Nikki Gemmell, Hachette
An intoxicating exploration of erasure, heartbreak, and self determination.
Book Review: The Last Bookshop by Emma Young, Fremantle Press
One for the bibliophiles: a small, bespoke business striving for survival in the top end of town.
Opportunities and Awards Wrap
Applications open for writers fellowship, Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship, new public art commission for Aboriginal artists, and recipients announced…
Half of Federal arts emergency money remains unspent
Shadow Arts Minister Tony Burke delivers the alarming news that half of RISE Federal funding promised is still undelivered, more…
Art and sport: is there really a divide?
As we witness the start of an Olympic Games the world will never forget, it’s worth asking if some long-held…
Book Review: A Voice in the Night by Sarah Hawthorn, Transit Lounge
An uneven thriller; enjoyable but not without flaws
Stop being reactive; digital mentorship is about strategic investment
ACMI is changing the face of digital mentorship turning to the CEO’s lens, but with a non-hierarchical swagger that will…
Creative State 2025: new policy places creativity at the heart of Victoria
Two new funding programs are among Creative Victoria’s latest four-year strategy to improve industry stability and accessibility.