Education & Student News
First Nations storytelling for younger audiences
Through navigating trauma and celebrating culture, children can engage with First Nations stories from the page to the stage.
Art for kids shouldn't shy from difficult topics
Theatre is a powerful space for self-discovery, but also a platform to open up difficult discussions and build empathy for…
Do we still value skill in arts education?
In the wake of years of deskilling in art schools and eroding TAFE offerings, where does skill sit today?
Opportunities and awards
ArtsPay opens pilot grant round for artists and small orgs, plus winners for outstanding service in music and finalists of…
Why arts degrees and generalist programs are the future of Australian higher education
The idea of overqualified arts graduates serving coffee is not only wrong, it misunderstands what we need from graduates now…
Teacher-writers: the hyphenated existence
Writers who also teach (and vice versa). How do they manage to juggle both professions?
It’s 2023: when will ARIs get their due?
While some artist-run initiatives have survived the COVID wreckage, many say a rethink is needed to secure the sector's future.
When passion causes more harm than good
How rethinking passion can help arts workers address structural issues and reshape the nature of arts work for the better.
Holiday help! An art expert suggests screen-free things to do
School holidays can feel like a marathon. Here are five creative ideas to try in every room of the house.
Good Work: building a stronger arts ecosystem
How can we nurture and sustain a thriving Australian arts ecosystem? Four cultural leaders offered ideas at a recent forum…