Writing and Publishing
The pitfalls and pleasures of making people laugh
Australian comedians respond to the question: what’s the best and worst thing about forging a career in comedy?
25 quotes about the arts that deserve a standing ovation
A round-up of the hard-hitting and inspiring words by some of Australia's most renowned arts leaders and advocates.
Putting arts on the election agenda
Cultural officers replacing chaplains, tax-free arts grants and a tax on legalised cannabis are now on the 2016 Federal Election…
So you think you're not political
You don't have to be dealing with overtly controversial issues to create work that agitates and activates.
Bringing learning into the workplace with Open Channel
Open Channel short courses and professional attachments help aspiring creators get in the workplace early.
Life lessons from Miranda July
Bad art, procrastination and dull days can be good things. Filmmaker, artist and writer Miranda July discusses how to navigate…
Why you need a tree change
People working in the arts and creative industries are moving out of the city and finding the tree change to…
Don't judge me on money, says Minister
The Minister for the ​Arts Senator Mitch Fifield says being a strong advocate for the arts doesn’t mean delivering government…
Is professionalism a dirty word in the arts?
Has too much talk of brand and career management muddied the path of professional practice as an artist? Artistic growth…
How the art market's million dollar distortion affects you
The global art market rises and falls on multi-million dollar works but 90% of artworks sell for less than $50,000.