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Speaking the unspeakable
Art inspired by personal trauma is not mere catharsis - it can be creative, brave and even playful.

Women authors get equal space, but not necessarily eyeballs
The VCE has achieved gender parity across the authors represented, but whether this will translate to better discussions of gender…

Seven characteristics of successful arts Chairs
Finding the right person is critical in an arts organisation where directors play a vital role.

Craft artists suffer in university system
A business-oriented, academic-focus tertiary system is struggling to provide the craft skills artists need.

How acting can make you a better leader
If you want to learn to command and communicate effectively, you should study acting.

David Hockney: Current
Ideas of authenticity, originality and irony.

Australia needs a travelling theatre space
Regional arts leader Lindy Hume has proposed the revival of an old idea to provide better theatre options in regional…

Campaign to free Manus Island artists
Performers, writers and cartoonists are mounting a campaign to free three of their colleagues trapped as asylum seekers on Manus…

Fundraising isn't enough to bridge the gap
Australia’s symphony orchestras have massively increased their philanthropy income but half of them are still in the red.

Monroe & Associates
Intriguing whodunnit, an interactive theatre experience to get detective juices flowing.