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How to write the perfect approach email
Here's what you need to know if you're contacting someone out of the blue about a creative project or partnership.

Il Viaggio a Reims, Opera Australia (NSW)
In a twist, the world’s most famous artworks come to life in Rossini’s rarely performed opera.

Billy Elliot, Sydney Lyric Theatre (NSW)
The popular musical, set in Britain during the Thatcher era, is back to impress new audiences with its uplifting story.

Vale Anne Phelan, actor and activist
Remembered for her integrity and generosity as much as for her long stage and screen career, the actor Anne Phelan…

The Golden Country by Tim Watts
Watts points to the much-needed reforms he believes are essential for Australia to become the golden country.

On The Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
New director at Horizon Festival, Chamber of Arts & Culture WA welcomes new board member, and inaugural Sculthorpe Chair of…

Visual arts 2020 annual program launches make a splash
The NGV and AGNSW both revealed their 2020 programs this week in an escalating trend for 'the reveal'. We take…

How a grant can get you that dream mentorship
Brisbane City Council’s creative grants program is again open for applications – and it could help you get into the…

ICYMI: A wrap of this week’s arts news
Mike Parr's latest performance, Japan Supernatural promises to be a crowd pleaser, Perth Taipei creative exchange, design writing conference, new…

What it takes to successfully run a community arts space
Community arts spaces provide so much to so many, but what does it take to make them work?