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Why art in the regions is like an inflatable pool toy
Opportunity is key to the success of regional arts. A new annual festival picks up on the momentum generated by…
New era for Australia’s circus and physical theatre sector
The Australian Circus and Physical Theatre Association (ACAPTA) has been wound up, with its services transferred to Theatre Network Australia.
Good mental health in the arts needs more than talk
Mental health and wellbeing in the arts have gained traction as topics for discussion, but is action being taken as…
Applause: recent winners
This week sees a regional photography prize winner; a Devonport solo commission revealed, Art Trams on the move, and more.
On the Move: Latest appointments and departures
Change is afoot at the Advisory Committee for Indigenous Repatriation, the Australian Cultural Fund, Arts Access Victoria and more.
From ticking boxes to thinking outside the square
Even if an artist can 'tick the cultural diversity box', their culturally specific art practices can be difficult to articulate…
Gender on the agenda - Screen Australia launches the Gender Matters Taskforce 2
Behind the excitement of change is meetings, decisions, minutes and spreadsheets. This is phase two of Gender Matters.
2017 Sidney Myer Creative Fellows announced
A playwright, an improvisational pianist, an Artistic Director and two visual artists are among the recipients, each of whom receives…
On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
Global search brings Aussie home to SSO, Belvoir's new Executive Director, an AD for Melbourne Writers Festival, & MTC announce…
Commission creates a culture for new Australian musicals
Three new Australian musicals will be presented over three years; the first has been announced.