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Live arts insurance scheme urgently needed
As Omicron hinders long awaited performing arts rebounds, the need for a Federal live arts insurance scheme intensifies.
Vale Ann Newmarch
The Australian visual art world is mourning the loss of a politically progressive art activist, at the forefront of the…
Remote Aboriginal art centres in Omicron limbo
Rapid antigen tests shortages and out of touch government advice are putting new pressures on remote Aboriginal Art Centres.
Safety first at festival time like no other
Insights from producers at Sydney Festival and Mona Foma reflect the fortitude required to stage works during Omicron.
Creative work predictions for Year of Tiger
If 2022 has you spinning already, the upcoming Lunar New Year might have different things in store for your creative…
Omicron shortages create 'new precariousness' for performing arts
Short supplies of RATs and workers under pressure are part of the new normal for theatre and musical productions.
Omicron hits the performing arts
As the Omicron variant spreads, major performing arts productions are struggling with cast outbreaks and hesitant audiences.
On the move: Latest sector appointments
New Executive Director of QPAC starts this month, and several major arts organisations appoint new board chairs.
Four ways to achieve your work goals
Back at work with fresh eyes for the year? Here's how to take your career to new places in 2022.
Time to learn how to stop (working)
Timely reminders of why rest is vital to our best creative work.