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Satisfying regional Australia’s hunger for contemporary art
Living outside the major capitals doesn’t mean being deprived of sophisticated contemporary art experiences, as the programming at Murray Art…
Programming stories of universal relevance for local audiences
From its home on the Illawarra coast, Merrigong Theatre Company is telling new Australian stories for a national audience.
Dr Natasha Cica resigns as Heide CEO
Cica’s resignation as CEO and Director of Heide Museum of Modern Art was quietly announced on Tuesday.
Career spotlight: Comedian
Want to make a living by making people laugh? Get some advice from the professionals.
Artist runs for Lord Mayor
Independent candidate in the by-election for Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Katie Sfetkidis will use her campaign to promote the arts…
How to write a comedy show: 24 comedians reveal their secrets
Comedy festival season is in full swing, so we asked a few comedians to share their creative processes and tips…
No laughing matter: comedy in the wake of #MeToo
The #MeToo movement has revealed the widespread extent of sexual harassment, and brought down comedy legends like Louis CK. What…
From arts publicist to stage manager: 22 careers explained
If you've ever wondered what a dramaturg does, how to begin work as a conservator, or what a literary editor's…
How to evolve an arts festival
From Four Winds in regional NSW to Tasmania's Ten Days on the Island, artistic directors are taking the opportunity to…
Best practice guides released for indie theatre, design negotiations
New guides and agreements have been released by the Australian Production Design Guild and MEAA, the later focused on the…