Australia
SafARi: Biennale's unofficial fringe
An independent, emerging and underground arts festival offers an alternative voice to the Biennale of Sydney by piggy-backing on its…
People's choice: Fifty years of folk
With the 50th National Folk Festival this year, we look at the appeal of a genre that eschews fashion for…
Research reveals continuing gender bias
Three major reports, on gender representation in the arts, the pay gap, and treatment of women in the workforce make…
Chance to make the coldest art on earth
The Australian Antarctic Division is making room for artists, creatives and educators to travel to Antarctica and share their vision.
New initiatives announced for women theatre-makers
A new women’s theatre festival and an online collection of works by Australian women playwrights have been launched in Sydney.
Arts education gets practical
Arts education is recognising the value of industry-based experiences during study, and students are winning.
10 ways play can help you work
Play isn't just for the kids. Knowing - or remembering - how to play can spark creativity and improve our…
The new tertiary wars
A highly competitive job market pushes art graduates to test the credibility of both TAFE and university sectors.
Improving empathy in the arts workplace
Historically the arts have been masters of empathy so why don't the skills that make great work also create great…
Art serves up food this month
Contemporary artists and performers are putting food on the table to playfully explore personal stories as well as question the…