Writing and Publishing

Arts benefit from tax time donations
As the end of the financial year approaches, many arts organisations benefit from donations as contributors and supporters look to…

Tax basics for when you start making money from your art
Whether you sell your artworks on Etsy, are a freelance circus performer, or a sculptor working solely on commission, according…

Why the Prime Minister's Literary Awards need an urgent overhaul
Complaints about the judging process and the PM's involvement have dogged the awards.

Regional magnets draw visitors off the beaten track
Leading regional cultural centres make a virtue of their locations, creating iconic Australian arts destinations.

Bendigo Writers Festival grows big ideas on regional ground
Alongside novelists, poets and short-fiction writers, people who use words to shift public consciousness are front and centre in this…

Boost for arts education
A philanthropic partnership will deliver a major boost to arts education in South Australia.

The art of video game writing
From solo wordless adventure stories to story-heavy adventures created by a team, gaming writing requires a unique set of skills

Art detects pollution by changing colour in toxic air
A UK artist has created a wearable artwork that changes colour according to pollution levels.

Beating the four fears that block creative people
Fear can block our creativity or turn our creative practice mediocre. So what makes some artists 'fearless'?

Be careful what you wish for
Sudden success might sound like a dream but it can cause arts organisations many sleepless nights.