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Book Review: 'How I Clawed My Way to the Middle' by John Wood
John Wood's autobiography is written with great warmth and passion, acknowledging the transitory essence of the theatre world.

Creative activities for spring school holidays (online and IRL)
Holidays are the ideal time for kids and teens to get creative.

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
AACTA's Reg Grundy Award celebrates Australian screenwriters, women dominate performance category at Art Music Awards, Shortlist for Banjo Prize announced,…

5 ways COVID has changed the Archibald Prize
COVID has meant more than a shuffle of dates for Australia's oldest portrait prize. Deputy Director Maud Page gives us…

Choir unites in isolation to celebrate 100 years
As part of Sydney Philharmonia Choirs’ 100th anniversary, the company premieres a new work celebrating Australia’s diversity composed by Elena…

8 arguments to include in your Parliamentary Inquiry into the Arts submission
With the Federal Government investigating the impact of COVID on the arts, Dr Jackie Bailey looks at arguments that need…

$10.5M in acquisitions and programming to future proof arts engagement
The NGV, NGA and the Federal Minister for the Arts have each announced significant initiatives to support national engagement in…

Too little, too late, too confusing? The funding criteria for the arts COVID package is a mess
Numerous question remain about the Federal Government's support of the arts sector during COVID, including the fact that the Minister…

Why the 'new normal' should be artist-led
Before the arts sector returns post-pandemic, we must recognise and repair the fault lines that run deep in the sector,…

Getting a new gallery off the table with a looming recession
Avoiding the 'ghost gallery' trap when fundraising in a recession is tough. ArtsHub speaks with Megan Monte about getting the…