Writing and Publishing
The Thorn Birds goes under the hammer
Sotheby’s Australia has announced that a collection of treasures from the estate of Colleen McCullough will go to auction later…
Festival of reading ready to roar
Festivals are for readers as well as writers. A new festival kicking off in Hobart next week turns the traditional…
Country Art WA revamps its brand
Country Art WA this week changed its name to Regional Arts WA, positioning the not-for-profit to reflect a more contemporary…
Dating for art – Confessions of creative speed daters
Finding the right creative collaborator is a mix of persistence and luck, not so different from finding a romantic partner.…
Tarnanthi a catalyst for international partnerships
Sitting at the core of this month's Tarnanthi Festival are 30 newly commissioned bark paintings that are set to reshape…
Local councils picking up arts funding slack
A new report says cultural funding ‘reached its highest point ever’ in 2017/18 – but the real story is a…
Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Artist residencies announced through ACE Open and Kochi Biennale Foundation, Qld Literary Awards shortlist announced, Judith Durham receives music honour,…
13 Tips for better inclusive practice
From art criticism to language choice, disability and education - local and international leaders in the disability arts sector offer…
Get your royalty claims in
Visual artists and writers may be eligible for royalties for use of their work. The Copyright Agency is urging creatives…
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Australian design, teen program at AGSA, State Library of Victoria reopening, Blak LAB, National Portrait Prize and more.