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A year of directing dangerously
Going to work in a prison revived this theatre-maker and reminded him why he makes theatre.
Great expectations set students up for a fall
Course outlines can offer tantalising visions to prospective students but some who go in planning a creative arts career are…
Overcoming creation guilt in the arts
Should being busy really be a badge of honour? The mounting pressure for artists to create more, more, more may…
Beyond Bangarra: the centrality of Indigenous art in Australia
With Stephen Page celebrating his 25th year at Bangarra, we explore how white Australia’s attitude to Indigenous art and culture…
Should you do a PhD?
A PhD can open doors for artists and creatives—but only if accompanied by some clever strategising.
Treating time as if it were money
Valuing, budgeting and saving time as if it is money is essential in the arts, where time is our most…
Choosing the right friends for a creative career
Your choice of friends doesn't just determine your company for Friday night drinks. It may also determine whether you make…
How to rethink worrying about money
The less money you have the more you think about it. Artists reveal the self-talk that saves their sanity.
Crafting your online identity
The Internet is the new phone book but if you want to be found you need to construct your online…
The arts community's diversity problem
The arts are how we tell stories about ourselves, yet our sector is failing to embrace cultural diversity, both internally…
