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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…
Why Gladys needs to channel her inner Jacinda, as Arts Minister
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian recently took over the portfolio of Arts Minister with the resignation of Don Harwin, but does…