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Arts Wellbeing Collective abruptly shut down

The future of the Arts Wellbeing Collective is in doubt after its relationship with Arts Centre Melbourne came to an abrupt end late last year.

18 Feb 2025 14:48

David Burton

The Arts Wellbeing Collective reached the end of their agreement with Arts Centre Melbourne in 2024, leaving the valued organisation in peril.

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The Arts Wellbeing Collective reached the end of its agreement with Arts Centre Melbourne in 2024, leaving the valued organisation in peril. Image: Dan Dimmock, Unsplash.

Arts Wellbeing Collective (AWC) abruptly shut at the end of 2024 after negotiations with Arts Centre Melbourne (ACM) broke down. The collective began in 2017 and hosted a large website with articles and resources focused on artist health and wellbeing.

Those associated with the collective told ArtsHub that staff members were informed with only a few hours’ notice before the Christmas break and told their contracts would not be renewed in the new year.

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David Burton

David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.