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Fringe themes reveal contemporary artistic concerns
Open access Fringe Festivals don’t just allow artists of all stripes to showcase new works; they also provide a snapshot…

Thinking outside the arts
Artists don't belong in the arts sector. There is important work for them in health, education, housing and business.

Inspire60: William Hennessy
Violinist William Hennessy is inspired by the French pianist Alfred Cortot.

Spoilers, secrets and spies
Publishers and film sets are ramping up security as it becomes harder to avoid spoilers.

Against self-censorship and political correctness
Over-sensitive political correctness is damaging freedom of expression, the Festival of Dangerous Ideas was told.

Take your kids to work: family-friendly artists’ residencies
Many artists find a baby a hindrance to creative life but child-friendly residency programs help parents continue their creative careers.

An art school is not greyhound racing
Handing on the torch can come with challenges. We speak with the National Art School directors about strategic succession.

Richard Flanagan: This is not my Australia
The Man Booker-winning author cited the leaked Nauru files as an answer to why writing matters.

Eight tips to be future ready
Preparing for the future is a challenge facing organisations, institutions and individuals.

Reading, ‘riting and swiping: the creative cost
Digital media now dictates a child's initial experience of literature, art and - most worryingly - often creative discovery.