Writing and Publishing
The Great Divide by L.J.M. Owen (Echo Publishing)
A dark detective novel, set in a small Tasmanian town and featuring a complex plot littered with the occasional clue…
Arts Minister Fletcher tackles six timely questions
The Hon Paul Fletcher faced delegates at the Creative Regions National Summit yesterday in Canberra. This is how he responded…
We’re here, we’re queer, we’re cultural: Midsumma vs Mardi Gras
Spoilt for choices when it comes to picking what to see in next year’s queer arts festivals? Let us help…
Emily Bitto's The Strays to become 6-part TV Series
The Stella-winning novel, inspired by Heide artists, will be a UK/Australian co-production between See Pictures and Apogee.
Thinking China – how to market to shifting tourism needs
The Chinese-speaking market is perhaps the greatest untapped audience for the arts. Charmaine Wong of Think China Australia tells us…
$1.2 million funding allocated in recent VicArts grants program
Musicians, visual artists and dancers are among those to receive funding through the latest Creative Victoria VicArts grants program.
What causes a regional arts festival to falter
The fourth edition of the biennial regional festival Cementa has just wrapped up, but for a post-industrial town the event…
One skill that doesn’t deteriorate with age
Reading and writing can prevent cognitive decline.
One of Australia’s fastest growing painting prizes is calling for entries
Bayside Gallery reminds us that an Acquisition Prize is about more than announcing the winner; it’s about a continuum that…
Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Sculpture at Scenic World 2020 artists announced, writers awarded $15,000 as part of The Next Chapter 2019, Victorians take out…