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What makes a good writing portfolio?
Dr Raimondo Cortese shares his insight on the Master in Writing for Performance at VCA and what makes a good…

Changing the mindset of the cultural cringe
AsiaLink's founding director, Alison Carroll, reflects on the challenges of seeing our own culture as equal to those of Europe…

The creative grants that respond to an artist’s needs
Brisbane City Council has done more than just listen to artists’ feedback; they have dramatically improved their funding model –…

Who is public sculpture really for?
From colonial statues and monuments for healing to heavy metal abstractions, a discussion at the Sydney Sculpture Conference questioned public…

Applause: recent winners
Video installation artists receives scholarship; Gallery and Museum Achievement Award winners announced; Commission recipient revealed, and more.

Imagining a better world: the art of degrowth
By speaking to our emotions, art can inspire ideas for alternate means of living in ways that science cannot.

Over 100 Nolan paintings to be sold by his widow
118 paintings by Sidney Nolan will go under the hammer this month in a unique release of works for sale…

Bach The Art of Fugue – Accademia Bizantina Ottavio Dantone
Bach’s contrapuntal masterpiece brought into a new light.

Why are you winking at me?
Strategies for disarming sexism for people working in the arts and cultural sector.

Strengthening the art in circus arts
Lack of funding and limited touring opportunities are restricting the artistic development of Australian circus, but new initiatives are set…