Writing and Publishing

It’s street art – but not as you know it
The inaugural Can’t Do Tomorrow urban and street art festival will pack a multi-level warehouse space with locally produced art…

Who was awarded 2020 Australia Day honours?
Wesley Enoch, Rachel Griffiths and Tim Minchin are among those honoured on Australia Day for their contributions to the arts.

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
Australia Council appoints an executive director for arts investment; meet Co:3's marketing manager and artist in residence; leadership change at…

First ever impact study of SA's small to medium sector launched
1.8 million people experienced the work made by South Australia’s small to medium arts sector in 2018, according to a…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Finalists announced for Queensland Music Awards, Performance artist Barbara Campbell receives coveted fellowship, Prime Minister's Literary Award open for entries…

Book review: Field of Poppies by Carmel Bird
A gentle allegory for the notion that the good life goes on – for the privileged, at least.

Some solutions to the world of the disappearing arts
With the Arts disappearing as a Federal Government department title, David Pledger looks around the world to see how other…

Library collection inspires $20,000 Shortstacks short film prize
Filmmakers of all ages and levels of experience create with rare collection items when they enter the State Library of…

2020 Conference and Symposia Planner
Whether you're a curator, a visual artist, theatre performer, writer or festival director, 2020 has a conference or professional development…

Boost your design practice with the Clarence Prize
The biennial Clarence Prize is back with more than $20,000 in prize money for outstanding furniture design.