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The definitive guide to a killer arts proposal
Industry experts define what pulls an arts proposal over the line.

Beyond pale, male and stale
Quotas? Professional pathways? Clear metrics of success? Arts managers consider a range of options to increase cultural and gender diversity…

Kudos: who’s in the line of winners this week
Australian Art & Design schools lead this weeks winners, along with Gallipoli Prize and unveiled commissions.

Why artists need mindfulness
As Mindful in May begins, we consider what cultivating mindfulness can do for creative professionals.

How to copyright your tattoo
If your tattoo is art, does that mean you can copyright the body part that carries it? Here's the lowdown…

Timeshare
A quirky new comedy with a philosophical sting in the tail provides both laughter and something to chew on.

Gallery removes Indonesian president's portrait
A major Australian gallery has removed a portrait of the Indonesian President in the wake of the executions of Australian…

Creative industries are an increasing chunk of our economy
Copyright industries now create more economic activity than manufacturing or health services in Australia.

Arts loans without the catch
Arts organisations are increasingly supporting artists through interest-free loans, creating self-sustaining alternatives to traditional funding models.

A different dance language crosses the Tasman
New Zealand and Australia are geographically and culturally linked, but have noticeably different choreographic vocabularies.