Writing and Publishing
Aping America is not the key to success
Should Australian writers, directors and actors be internationalising their work? No, says a key American television creator.
The future of audience research
While data scientists and data visualisation may be the future of analysing research, the skill remains in talking to people.
O Canada, how can we be like you?
Funding for the arts in Canada is soaring as Australia plateaus. Why are two similar countries treating the arts so…
Why literature is a force for good
The Stella prizewinner nearly gave up on her novel. Here's why she didn't.
Jedi art warriors could save our society
The arts may contain the answer to a failing society but only if we stop buying in to the dominant…
Eight lessons from the arts that could save our souls
The keys to successful creative art are also the keys to a good life.
Unveiled: Latest program announcements
David Hockney, indie theatre in Hobart, Capsis as Crisp, and Madama Butterfly are among this week's program announcements.
My favourite Shakespeare
Picking favourites can be a revealing exercise. On the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, we discover how his words resonate…
40 ways the arts will improve with $115m new funds
Finally, some good news. The Victorian Government has promised funding for 40 initiatives to grow creative industries.
State in crisis as arts funding cut looms
The rest of the country is reeling from lost Australia Council funding but for one state, the federal cuts look…