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Tasmanian theatre revival bridges pro-am divide
The inaugural Tasmanian Theatre Awards, to be presented later this month, demonstrate the vitality of a sector structurally different from…
Making a pact with the devil
Coal corporations, oil companies and casinos have money to spend on the arts. Should you steer clear or mine their…
Ten unmissable shows at Perth International Arts Festival
From dance and theatre to contemporary music and visual art, here are our picks of the shows to see at…
Arts activism for refugees
Arts activist Scotia Monkivitch has devised performances and installations to poetically engage the public in a dialogue and bring to…
The best councils for the arts: ACT, NT and TAS
We’ve clocked up the frequent flyer points to bring you this final slice of the best arts regions for NT,…
The pros and cons of profit share
It’s a common contract among indie theatre-makers, but the prevalence of profit share agreements also warrants some concern.
Collecting art on a budget
It might be hard to believe, but you don’t need a cool 10K to kick off an art collection. Here’s…
Consolidated evidence shows value of the arts
Multiple studies prove the arts improve health, education and economic outcomes, a review of 90 research projects has shown.
Plugging the gaps in arts value research
Despite more than 500 studies, reviewers say better research is needed to convince policy-makers that strong arts activity generates happier,…
Depression, cancer, grief...lining up to be made miserable
Why do we plumb life’s darkest depths to make our art – and why do audiences seek out such experiences?