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Youth theatre spaces vital for social reconnection
As young people continue to process their COVID experiences, the role of participatory theatre in mental health safety is brought…
How COVID-response online arts are still thriving
Lockdowns may be behind us, but audiences continue to engage in online arts, with some surprising trends emerging.
Why lying down is an artistic superpower
Going from our habituated upright selves to more horizontal positions can do wonders for creative thinking.
What pipeline partnerships can achieve for the theatre sector
An independent theatre and a State Theatre Company are working together to support and re-stage new Australian works.
Dealing with an annoying colleague without losing your cool
We’ve all had days of tearing our hair out over a colleague who has annoying habits. But there are ways…
How tight economic conditions affect arts audiences
Economic conditions are changing apace. What does this mean for the arts?
Dance review: SITU-8:CITY
Unusual site-specific dance works that respond to a key element from a film.
Turning unhappy customers into allies
No one likes hearing they’ve done a bad job, but if handled correctly, negative feedback can be used to great…
Why is there no minimum wage for a visual artist?
Visual artists’ incomes are precarious at the best of times, so why aren’t there laws regulating their pay and conditions?
Losing long-term sponsors: crises or opportunities?
It’s often said that all good things must pass. But how many positives can you draw from the end of…