Writing and Publishing
Public funding makes arts ‘safe and well-behaved’
Edinburgh Fringe Festival director Mark Ravenhill bites the hand that feeds him with confronting questions about arts funding.
Marilyn Rowe to retire as director of the Australian Ballet School
Marilyn Rowe will retire as Director of the Australian Ballet School at the end of next year, ending an era…
Dynamite for art: Rio Tinto invests
A two year art project to support mental health in regional communities has been launched in partnership with the mining…
Final call for entries for Stencil Art Prize
Entries for the $2000 Stencil Art Prize, formerly the Australian Stencil Art Prize, close on 15 August 2013.
Election clash won’t impact on Brisbane Festival
PM’s announcement that the federal election will now be held on 7 September means it coincides with the festival’s opening…
Australian Festival of Chamber Music
Held in Townsville, the largest chamber music festival in the southern hemisphere is an example of superior cultural tourism.
Can pop-up art prop up business in Nambour?
The Queensland town of Nambour has launched a new initiative to revitalise its empty CBD with artist-run pop-up businesses.
Neerim South begins artistic transformation
After receiving a Regional Arts Victoria grant, the township of Neerim South is set to embark on an artistic transformation.
Jailed Australian inspires Darwin Festival drama
After learning about the plight of Jock Palfreeman, Samantha Young was inspired to write a play about his imprisonment.
Be snappy to enrol in BIFB workshops and masterclasses
Fourteen local, national and international professionals invite you to enrol in their masterclasses and workshops at the BIFB.