Writing and Publishing
On building cathedrals: reflecting on my time as Australia Council CEO
Outgoing CEO Tony Grybowski reflects on the importance of a future-focused, long term vision for the arts.
Successful grant recipient reflects on journey and shares tips for kicking goals
Having authenticity and a solid idea is the ideal starting point for a good grant application.
How to turn your creative idea into a sustainable business
Creatives looking to launch a business can now attend a bootcamp specifically geared to their needs as part of a…
A seat in the writer's room: writing for stage and screen
Playwright and NIDA graduate Gretel Vella discusses the reality of life behind the keyboard, and the differences between writing for…
'A deep regard for creative endeavour': meet the new Australia Council CEO
Diversifying the arts, working with government and finding new ways to talk about the relevance of the arts in our…
How art helps us understand the universe
The discovery of gravitational waves gives us new ways to explore the cosmos, with poets and sound artists as our…
'Father of the Fringe' leaves $500,000 legacy
Three generous bequests amounting to half a million dollars over the next decade will build on the legacy of the…
Review: The Word by William Lane, Transit Lounge
The Word is intended to be a satirical novel about the use of language.
Review: At Dusk by Hwang Sok-yong, Scribe
In this highly engaging novel, Hwang Sok-yong subtly interweaves the reminiscences of three people.
Review: Prize Fighter, Song for a Weary Throat, Frogman, MIAF
Snapshot reviews of this year’s Melbourne International Arts Festival.