Jo Pickup

ArtsHub's Arts Feature Writer Jo Pickup is based in Perth. An arts writer and manager, she has worked as a journalist and broadcaster for media such as the ABC, RTRFM and The West Australian newspaper, contributing media content and commentary on art, culture and design. She has also worked for arts organisations such as Fremantle Arts Centre, STRUT dance, and the Aboriginal Arts Centre Hub of WA, as well as being a sessional arts lecturer at The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).

Jo Pickup's Latest Articles

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Features

Environmental art with activist bite

As world leaders struggle to put climate change up front, we look at artists whose work shows they are miles…

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News

New arts fund banks on pitch model

A new arts fund launched in WA invites more donors to support small, yet mighty arts projects.

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Features

State gallery relaunch to mark new era

Major renovations and fresh artistic vision is placing WA’s state gallery in a new light.

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Career Advice

Where an arts degree can take you

Arts degrees have a bad reputation when it comes to employability. But their value to the arts workforce is worth…

a woman painting a watercolour sitting on a rock in the bush
News

Funding boost for regional arts networks

Regional Arts Development Organisations in NSW have secured increased funding after a sustained call for more support.

a giant puppet made of wire being manipulated by puppeteers in a park at night
Features

Puppet theatre knows no bounds

The efforts of WA's Spare Parts Puppet Theatre over four decades proves the powerful contribution small to medium companies make…

Features

Site responsive biennale crosses ocean and sky

The Fremantle Biennale has commissioned more young WA artists than ever before.

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Features

Reopening Sydney theatre COVID-safely

Hamilton and Come From Away are reopening in Sydney as part of NSW’s roadmap back from COVID. What can audiences…

Features

Securing arts money in uncertain times

As the sector seeks support for its post-pandemic future, how are sponsors and donors feeling about their capacity to give?

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Career Advice

How long should you stay in a job?

When should you take the leap and switch things up? And if you do, how long is acceptable to stay…

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