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Must-see performing arts for 2020
Here's a first look at the 2020 performances and events throughout Australia

Provocations at the National Youth Arts Summit
Young delegates faced the pressing issues of our time at this year's National Youth Arts Summit.

The backstage magic of performance
With an Illusion specialist at NIDA, students can expect the unexpected.

Wolfe Island by Lucy Treloar
Australian writer Lucy Treloar creates a credible dystopia in her second novel, Wolfe Island.

Am I a good ally to disabled artists?
Based on her research into what makes a good ally, Associate Professor Bree Hadley looks at how we can improve…

How to raise $100 million
The man behind the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ $100m Sydney Modern campaign shares some tips on how to…

Call for arts teaching review
Teachers and educators are concerned that the arts curriculum is not being effectively taught in Australian schools.

Blak writing you should be reading
Australia is rich in First Nations literature, and as readers we need to seek out, learn from and share these…

Theme a year's worth of programming to excite an audience
Defining programming over a year can give your events shape and an overall narrative for audiences to connect with, according…

Australian Ballet announces McAllister's farewell season
The Australian Ballet this week announced its 2020 season, marking David McAllister’s final year with the company.