Writing and Publishing
New Parliamentary Inquiry into benefits and impact of arts during COVID
A new Parliamentary Inquiry from the Federal Government asks about the impact of the arts during COVID-19 including a survey…
Arts education peak body urges government to drop uni fee hike
In an open letter to the Federal Government, the National Advocates for Arts Education (NAAE) call for an equitable tertiary…
Vic Government invests $20 million in Fed Square renewal
Federation Square has received its biggest upgrade throughout its 18-year history, with a $20 million cash injection coming through the…
Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair announces award winners, finalists announced for Bowness Photography Prize, Substation kicks of In-Development program, and more.
98% National arts participation is a great stat to leverage recovery support
The fourth and last in a decade-long series, Australia Council’s National Arts Participation Survey shows incredible growth and value perception.
How art can impact climate change
Arts and science can make strange bedfellows but they could be the perfect combination to spread the message of a…
Racism in the arts – reform or revolution?
From calling out to creating safe spaces, a panel of creatives speak about institutionalised racism in the arts, and the…
Do you really need to find a niche?
In a post COVID world do writers and creatives need to worry about specialising? Sometimes it’s better to diversify.
New national Creative Economy Taskforce appointed
The Taskforce will work in partnership with Government and the Australia Council to provide strategic guidance around restarting the creative…
Nakkiah Lui announces publishing imprint 'Joan' with Allen & Unwin
The 'radical, inclusive, rebellious' imprint is named after Lui's grandmother. Submissions are currently open.