Writing and Publishing
Double Booker Prize breaks rules and makes history
Bernardine Evaristo, the first black woman to win the award since it started in 1969, shares the prize with Margaret…
On Drugs by Chris Fleming
Academic Chris Fleming’s memoir is confronting, interesting, reassuring and offers insight into who and what drug addicts are.
How to cope with the pressure to do more
Systemic issues, hustle culture, financial necessity and personal ambition can make it difficult to set boundaries and say no to…
Can we revive the Australian art market?
Dips in financial markets are having an impact on art sales which has a knock-on to sales of artworks. What…
Exit interview: Melbourne International Arts Festival’s Jonathan Holloway
As his fourth and final MIAF enters its last week, Holloway reflects on his time in Melbourne and what working…
On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
Adelaide Festival to seek new Executive Director; Nexus Arts announces new leadership team; new Board members at Sydney Biennale; Adelaide…
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
From contemporary art tapestries to postcard art, ACO's largest performance to date and Japanese Manga mania, this week's arts news…
Mental health online (beyond avoiding the comments)
For writers, performers and other artists, social media can be both fertile and frightening. ABC’s Osman Faruqi shares some tips…
Should the Major Performing Arts framework be tossed out?
Just 29 companies receive 59% of Australia Council funding. More than 700 artists and arts workers are calling for a…
How to conquer impostor syndrome
Scoring the job is not always the confidence boost you'd expect. Many people in the arts suffer from crippling self-doubt…