Writing and Publishing
Governments lukewarm about the visual arts
In all the chatter about new, new, new arts policy and funding, the visual arts and literature are feeling ignored.
Wanted: Couple to have sex for art
Tim Gregory's latest exhibition, Sawdust Sex, will be presented by Paper Mountain in Perth from July 27, but he needs…
Unfunded excellence money starts to flow
The new Australia Council peer assessment boards have begun giving out the much anticipated unfunded excellence money.
Madman and Milk Shadow Books join forces
Madmen Entertainment partners up with quirky publishing house.
How not to talk to the tax man
An accountant offers a light-hearted look at the wrong – and right – ways to win the approval of the…
Growing orchestra receives $100,000 boost
The ACT Government will provide the Canberra Symphony Orchestra with an annual fund of $100,000.
Capturing the nerd audience
The mainstreaming of geek culture means the arts are now targeting the disposable income of a once-derided demographic.
Hollywood Costume wraps up ACMI’s best year yet
ACMI has recorded its largest ever visitation attracting more than 1.156 million visitors.
The importance of managing your collection
If you’re a serious collector or do it for love, making sure your art collection is well managed could save…
How much is a manuscript assessment service worth?
With the ASA announcing a new service to support authors, we weigh up the costs of editorial guidance.