Writing and Publishing
Reviving successful pre-election lobbying
Anyone who doubts the capacity of arts lobbying to make a difference should take a look at Western Australia.
To those we lost in 2016, vale
We salute the lives and careers of the artists who took their final curtain call in 2016.
Literature sector at risk in the West
A petition by writingWA calls for greater commitment to and recognition of the literary arts by the WA State Government.
How to succeed in Generation Slashie
Working in multiple roles – for instance as a writer/actor/director/producer – is increasingly common but the multiple satisfactions come with…
Country roads travel both ways
Country is a deeply Indigenous concept but time in the UK can broaden how it is explored back home.
Why you should embrace erotic art
The distinction between the high art nude and the dark alley pornographer has been replaced by an appreciation of multicultural…
Pick me! The art of anthologising
Editors are not simply looking for the best when they choose works for an anthology. The decisions are more complicated.
Best and worst companies for gender parity
While balance is improving across the sector, some theatre companies still have overwhelmingly male dominated repertoire.
Controversial shtick raises questions on artists’ childcare
A trick played on audiences at a current show prompts a high stakes argument about arts, kids and equity.
Never too late for something new
A new long-term arts project for people aged over 60 will help people discover creativity late in life.