Writing and Publishing
Kids are a gateway drug to the arts
Many parents are taking their kids to the theatre and galleries, often for the first time themselves.
Career spotlight: Conductor
Three conductors reflect on the steps that led to their current positions, and offer advice for those following in their…
How to heal yourself with art
A book, film, or painting may be just the prescription you need to overcome anxiety, grief, depression, lethargy or ordinary…
Last tango with ethics
Revelations this week about the filming of The Last Tango in Paris raise broader issues for the ethics of hoodwinking…
What are festivals for?
As the number of arts festivals across Australia mushroom, is it time to consider the point of such cultural clustering?
On the Move: appointments and resignations
One theatre head departs, another is appointed, and the AD of a major festival steps down.
Research reveals unimaginative Australia
A new report shows that while 95% of us think the world would be better with more imagination, most people…
Hope for defunded arts courses
A Senate amendment is pressuring the government to offer a reprieve to arts courses which have been excluded from student…
Pitching a professional development proposal
After tertiary study, a fellowship offers a valuable opportunity to move up the career ladder but you need to show…
New independent think tank for the arts
Three major philanthropic organisations will join forces to support an independent body promoting the value of the arts.