Writing and Publishing
The Australia Council and the erosion of cultural rights
David Berthold, Artistic Director of Brisbane Festival, says we shouldn't restore lost funds to the Australia Council: we should double…
Trending: Yoga in the Museum
Does your yoga practice need a little visual inspiration – a little creative connection? A wellness trend emerging internationally across…
Winners announced at NSW Premier's Literary Awards
A total of $305,000 was awarded across 13 prize categories on Monday night at the State Library of NSW.
Major arts festivals dismayed by funding reductions
The Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals responds to the drastic reductions in funding for the small to medium arts…
Who are the new guard?
Among the gloom of last week there’s a bright note: some companies have received multi-year organisational funding for the first…
12 unexpected tips to foster an entrepreneurial culture
Feeling the pressure for your organisation be more entrepreneurial? What is blocking creativity and innovation might not be what you…
Australia Council giveth and taketh away
Inconsistent decision-making has raised concerns within the Visual Arts sector that the Australia Council’s revised selection process is negligent.
Risk taking needs to happen in the board room
In the old model artistic directors came up with risky ideas and boards applied brakes. But smart governance likes a…
Five ways to improve your acting
Learning to ignore external stimuli, extending your vocal range, and how to pull a script apart are all skills aspiring…
50 ways to survive lost funding
Need a plan B? For an industry that is dismayed and shocked by the funding chaos, here are some pragmatic…