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Working in partnership with Aboriginal culture
The rich cultures of Indigenous Australia have long been a closed book to mainstream arts organisations. The lead curator of…
The changing face of literary journals
Literary journals are diversifying their content and experimenting with digital technologies to reach new audiences and adapt to the new…
From idea to novel
Award winning novelists share how they get ideas, determine which to pursue and confront the blank page.
The Borders of Bohemia
Artists like to think of themselves as bohemians but what does bohemian actually mean in Australia?
Tix of the trade
Ironically the cost of being in the audience can be prohibitive for the very people who create performing arts. But…
What business wants from the arts
Traditional values or cutting edge originality? Creative momentum or red carpet status? What does your potential business partner want?
Still plenty to do for queer arts festivals
Despite the increased presence of queer culture in mainstream arts and entertainment there’s still a place for festivals such as…
The rise of the geek artist
Not so long ago you could flunk physics and top the art class. It's getting harder as technology merges with…
The end of the quiet library
It's getting harder to tell a library from a community arts centre, performance venue, indoor playground or events organiser.
10 tips for a career in arts management
There is no clear career structure for arts managers but there are things you can do to maximise opportunities.