Australia

$2 million fund for artists as new festival rises over Melbourne
The replacement for Melbourne Festival and White Night, to be known as RISING, is seeking proposals for new work from…

The incredible street art inspired by COVID-19
Inspiration comes in many forms and for street artists, the Coronavirus has delivered a wealth of material, allowing them to…

Students learn realities of creative resilience, for stronger careers
Federation University’s Art Academy is finding opportunities in their pandemic pivot online, teaching students some of the sector’s hardest lessons…

Independents left out in the cold as government institutes emergency relief fund
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries’ decision to suspend existing funding programs and focus on emergency relief…

At WAAPA, the show must go on(line)
At the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, pivoting to online teaching has presented challenges to which the staff and…

NIDA takes the campus to the students in its first Virtual Open Day
From live panel talks, video tours and Q&A sessions with alumni, NIDA is inviting future artists to a unique Virtual…

Creative problem solving is key to jobs of the future
ArtsHub explores how interdisciplinary education and creative thinking skills are critical to the future workplace.

How artists with disability are coping with COVID-19
Technology has kept many connected during the pandemic, but there are still barriers when it comes to how accessible these…

The benefits of online learning in a post-COVID-19 world
Although some students will relish the opportunity to continue studying on campus, for others staying home to learn new skills…

Support Act Wellbeing Helpline expands to include all artists and arts workers
The free, confidential 24/7 helpline will provide sector-wide support for the next 12 months in order to help address the…