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What ScoMo’s lifted restrictions mean for the arts sector
A slow relaxing of restrictions mean that libraries can open their doors, with a staged roll out for galleries, museums…
Fake Aboriginal Art legislation knocked back – again – by Parliament
In an appalling lack of respect, Parliament has again chosen not to pass amendments to consumer legislation this week, protecting…
Isolation is changing the face of arts e-commerce
As traditional arts retail outlets are closed thanks to COVID-19, we take a look at the e-commerce landscape – from…
Carriageworks in administration due to COVID-19
Australia's largest multi-arts organisation is the first to tumble into administration as a result of COVID-19 closures and the lack…
You don’t have to shout to be heard: this regional art prize speaks volumes
The Basil Sellers Art Prize has shaped a community for nearly 20 years; now it is shaping a nation. The…
Know your rights: 12 articles for May Day
From fair use to fair pay, publishing deals and knowing your legal rights during COVID-19 - we arm you this…
The frontline pressure points are different for the regional arts sector
In regional areas, isolation is not new or novel. Rather, the impact on volunteer-led orgs and festivals which drive tourism…
Artists in iso: Tony Albert
Bunkered down in Brissy with his nieces, artist Tony Albert puts two major exhibitions on hold and pivots to homeschooling…
From the National Library to your living room: Sharing treasures in lockdown
Libraries are proving a popular go-to during COVID-19, and the National Library of Australia is no exception. Housing millions of…
Death by a thousand cuts: Is Australia’s Craft and Design sector in peril?
Can the Craft and Design sector recover from the recent AusCo funding cuts on top of COVID-19 setbacks? We speak…