Australia

Opportunities and Awards Wrap: Telstra Ballet Dancer Awards announced
National Capital Art Prize seeks applicants, Telstra Ballet Dancer Award winner announced, 2020 Quill Award announcements, and more.

Creating an artist-centric leadership model to support the independent sector
La Boite’s new Artist Company not only provides 22 independent artists with 18 months’ work, it also offers La Boite…

Alarming report results as artist residencies buckle under COVID pressures
A new report by Res Artis looks at the impact of cancelled artist residencies globally, with a flood of artists…

Exhibition Review: Michael Cook Natures Mortes at Andrew Baker Art Dealer (QLD)
First Nations photographer Michael Cook takes a spin on a Dutch Old Masters aesthetic in a new series that weaves…

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
JUTE appoints Creative Producer, Craft Victoria’s Director steps down, and more.

So you want my arts job: Tamara Rewse, puppeteer and puppet-maker
If you can think laterally, are persistent, accurate and skilled at sewing and sculpting, becoming a puppet-maker might be the…

Rachael Maza on the scarcity of First Nations performing arts companies
In the latest episode of The ArtsHubbub we speak with Rachael Maza, Artistic Director of First Nations theatre company ILBIJERRI…

Comedy Review: Zoe Coombs Marr – Agony! Misery!, MICF
The welcome return of Zoë Coombs Marr to stand up after a year quietened by COVID brings more than just…

How to keep creative while working from home
Struggling to juggle a personal life and a day job around your creative outlets? Some straight-up solutions to an all…

Book Review: Fire Flood Plague by Sophie Cunningham
While we struggle with COVID and global warming narratives, Fire Flood Plague offers news perspectives on what has happened to…