Writing and Publishing
Double-Act: The remarkable lives of Googie Withers and John McCallum
Brian McFarlane brings to life the careers of an extraordinarily gifted couple
Small scale philanthropists make a big difference
As funding cuts threaten independent artists and small to medium organisations, arts patrons are turning into small scale philanthropists to…
Writers and publishers are all at sea under Brandis and the NPEA
Making a splash in letters may be harder under changes to Australian arts funding.
How creatives can be more entrepreneurial
A new survey revels that young designers and creatives are more likely to have entrepreneurial ambitions. Here's how to foster…
Unveiled: latest program announcements
Music, sculpture and poetry feature among the events announced this week.
Senate inquiry into arts funding flooded with submissions
The inquiry into the impact of Senator Brandis’ raid on the Australia Council budget has received more than 2000 submissions.
Cooking for copyright
Want to try a cupcake from the early 1900s? Libraries, museums and historical societies will cook their way to copyright…
No throwing stones, Gertrude!
The new Gertrude Glasshouse is a result of an innovative new model for private-public resourcing.
Missing the boat to China
Touring Swan Lake in China is not the kind of cultural diplomacy that will help Australia gain a foothold in…
The digital future is offline (so don't roll turds in glitter)
Have we reached the peak of our fascination with technology? The future cherishes the human touch, smell and all.