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First moves on Coronavirus for exhibitors and production community
Letters to the government, audiences kept apart from each other in the dark - COVID-19 is warping our world.

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
Music SA CEO steps down, academics appointed to Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Fraser Chair of Australian Studies at Harvard University

The rise of Australia's oldest Aboriginal art business – Cooee Art
From humble beginnings in Paddington, Cooee Art has grown from an emporium to an enterprise that includes galleries, a consultancy,…

Evolving First Nations Custodianship by questioning Western paradigms
Ian RT Colless from the Dharabuladh clan of the Gundungurra reflects on the Australia Council’s new Custodianship Program, and how…

MEAA supports musicians in Opera Australia stand down
OA's orchestra members protested this morning outside the company’s Sydney head office over being stood down without pay.

Coronavirus – a catalyst for better digital programming and online projects
Every day more arts organisations announce digital programming in response to COVID-19. Here's some advice on how to go digital.

Game devs step up as potential lockdown looms
To help support and encourage people who are self isolating, some game devs are giving away their games for free.

Arts Ministers meet on coronavirus impact
Australia's State and Federal arts ministers have met today on how to limit the impact of the coronavirus on the…

Posthumous survey debunks western notions of ageism
Starting her painting career at 64, Aurukun artist Mavis Ngallametta became one of the most sought-after contemporary Australian artists. Learn…

18 rules for freelancing from home
With COVID-19 getting more of us working from home, we looked at some timeless advice on how to freelance in…