Writing and Publishing
First international guest revealed for Melbourne Writers Festival
Hint: They were recently awarded a Pulitzer Prize.
$1 million bequest will support music programs for families and children
Melbourne Recital Centre has received its largest bequest to date, and one of the most significant, from the Betty Amsden…
Melbourne Festival to seek new artistic director for 2020
The current Artistic Director of Melbourne Festival, Jonathan Holloway, will step down from the role after completing his fourth festival…
Applause: latest success stories
National Works on Paper Prize shortlist revealed, Performing Arts WA Awards nominations, Mordant Family VR Commission announced, Australian Jazz Bell…
The Death Of Noah Glass by Gail Jones
This is a novel of subtle shades and nuances, overflowing with references to literature, art and cinema published by text…
Why Captain Cook remains a contested national symbol
Last week's budget allocated $48.7M to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Cook's landing at Botany Bay. But controversy over Cook…
The flexible visual arts degree that responds to changes in your life
A visual arts program with dedicated exit points is giving students the opportunity to embrace their creative practice with the…
How to survive and thrive as an introvert in the arts
Do you prefer to listen more than you talk, deep conversation over small talk, solitude over parties – but sometimes…
What sponsors want from the arts
Sponsorships are not philanthropic donations – they are business investments from which companies want a return. We ask major sponsors…
On breaking $100,000 in the first year of full-time freelancing
Are you having reservations about turning your freelance writing into a full time career? Lindy Alexander discusses her extraordinary year…