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Counting the COVID cost to live music and events
Two new reports highlight the sustained financial, and psychological impacts on workers and artists in Victoria’s live events and music…

The many Australias in our graphic novels
Comic creators have been wrestling with contemporary Australia and its identities in a series of publication coming out this year.…

TMAG’s Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal People
In a landmark move, Tasmania Museum and Art Gallery, and Royal Society of Tasmania, jointly apologises to the Aboriginal people…

Two women who rewrote Australian Modernism
A sculptor and a spiritualist are an unlikely pair to have shaped the history of Australian art, both now recognised…

ARIs and the challenge of online existence during COVID
COVID caused cultural bodies around the world to turn digital, but for smaller orgs like ARIs, the change to online…

Music Review: ASO: Joyous Reminiscence – Symphony Series One
Reflection and recognition feature in the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s 2021 season.

Why painting en plein air is booming
COVID has seen a mini boom for en plein air painting as we all re-evaluate the great outdoors. We talk…

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
Yirra Yaakin appoints Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, new Executive Producer joins NORPA, and more.

How to establish an indie theatre company that endures
It’s inevitable that you’ll make some mistakes along the way, but if you’re considering creating a new indie theatre company,…

The 4 Rs: Exploring trauma-responsivity and self-care
The theatre sector needs a trauma-responsive rehearsal process, argues community-engaged artist Claire K. Redfield.