Performing Arts
How artists are coping with the impact of COVID-19
Three Melbourne-based artists share stories on how Victoria’s snap lockdown has affected their arts practice and mental health.
The sing-along festival that encourages community, connection and joy
One of Australia’s first participatory festivals returns this winter with a program that encourages audiences to collectively celebrate the power…
A festival that redefines the Gold Coast
On its 10th anniversary, the Bleach* Festival promises music, performance and original artworks as big as the Gold Coast itself.…
Exit Interview: Dr Wendy Were, Director Advocacy and Development, Australia Council
From international engagement strategies to showing how Australian's value culture, Wendy Were has ushered in new research for change -…
On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
ADT appoints new Artistic Director, new staff join Circa, Craft ACT’s CEO resigns, and latest board appointments.
Stop-start arts
To vaccinate a nation of anxious people, how do you achieve a complex project management challenge while looking after everyone’s…
Arts funding in an interconnected ecology
A local council decision to cut funding echoes Federal Government’s ongoing slashing of the arts, according to David Pledger.
Creating a national arts plan
How can we get to a shared national plan for the arts? Kate Fielding, CEO of A New Approach, explains…
Theatre Review: The Cherry Orchard, Belvoir
A classic story updated to interrogate race, gender and sexuality.
2021 Perth Festival amplified local artists' voices and boosted economy
The Perth Festival 2021 Impact Report confirms the public value in supporting local artists and arts organisations.