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Perth Writers Festival 2016
New directions emerged from a potpourri of themes at this year’s Perth Writers Festival (PWF)

The Natural Way of Things by Charlotte Wood
A captivating and haunting novel by Charlotte Wood that ripples with anger.

Shimchong: Daughter Overboard
A production that is cheeky yet sober, fun yet eerie, and a story that is both ancient yet contemporary.

Inaugural Kat Muscat Fellow announced
Queensland writer named as the recipient of the inaugural Kat Muscat Fellowship to continue the legacy of the beloved writer,…

Unveiled: Latest program announcements
Circus, youth arts, a season of classical music, festival dates, music theatre and more.

The arts need to demand exceptions
To produce exceptional art, artists need exceptions from the rules of general society, a leading artistic director told the ArtsHub…

Do galleries have a responsibility to commission work?
Risk and new creative territory are core to commissioning for some institutions, building visibility and viability in the arts ecosystem.

Hope for new arts funding in Victoria
Increased arts funding in Victoria is on the agenda for the Minister, delegates at ArtsHub 2016 Conference were promised.

Melbourne Art Fair cancelled in shock announcement
The 2016 Melbourne Art Fair has collapsed after several galleries withdrew their applications to participate.

Career spotlight: Set designer
In our latest Career Spotlight, Skin of Teflon is the advice to budding set designers, and strong communication to ensure…