Writing and Publishing

Reading, ‘riting and swiping: the creative cost
Digital media now dictates a child's initial experience of literature, art and - most worryingly - often creative discovery.

Presenters reject Indigenous arts
Two thirds of Australian presenters did not program any Indigenous arts last year, a new Australia Council study reveals.

Australian festivals' evolving conversation with Asia
Festival directors from around the country respond to recent criticisms that they have turned their backs on our closest neighbours.

Ten must see shows at Brisbane Festival
With over 70 productions to choose from, we thought we'd make your program browsing that little bit easier.

5 approaches to innovative marketing in the arts
Arts organisations need to be as creative with marketing as they are with art. An Inside Creative State report.

Artists campaign against racism
A group of arts and cultural leaders have called on Australia’s 45th Parliament to recommit to multiculturalism and diversity.

Fan fiction booms but it’s not a free for all
Since 50 Shades of Grey catapulted from Twilight fanfiction to a phenomenon of its own, fanfiction has gained a new…

Arts training threatened in vocational loans review
Arts advocates fear overhauls to tertiary loans will hit students of creative arts.

Art industry apps you should have
From festivals and street art tours to event listings and orchestral insights, there’s an arts industry app out there for…

'Commutainment' rules the Millennial market
Self-made YouTube vlogs are creating a revolution in the control and distribution of entertainment.