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Governments around the world respond to COVID-19 impact on the arts
How are other countries supporting the arts in this vulnerable time? Dr Jackie Bailey has created a scorecard to see…

What government support can artists access?
Accountant Michael Fox looks at the current government financial support packages to see what is available for artists.

Music across the balconies: social cohesion and community resilience in action
The viral spread of music and dance across the internet represents a more hopeful contagion as we adapt to physical…

Coronavirus: Australian jazz on the edge
Musician and teacher Adam Simmons provides an excellent case study into the impact of COVID-19 on an art form, talking…

Coronavirus: what are producers doing right now?
The screen sector is freezing projects and protecting them, to be rebuilt quickly sometime in the post-COVID future. Producer Gus…

6 Anti-Tips for Working from Home in COVID-19
Veteran pyjama journalist Mel Campbell has her own advice on working from home and it might just mean working out…

States step up with funding aid as coronavirus impact spreads
South Australia and the ACT have announced new measures to assist the sector during the COVID-19 emergency, while QLD has…

Recovering from loss, pain and anxiety: The ArtsHubbub Ep 3
In the third episode of The ArtsHubbub we share advice from creatives on ways that art can help us recover…

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
As arts orgs close their doors, other opportunities are being presented for artists. We give you a wrap of the…

Book review: Stone Sky Gold Mountain by Mirandi Riwoe
Mirandi Riwoe’s second novel triumphantly recreates Australian history through Asian eyes.