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The ‘business’ of craft shouldn’t be an oxymoron
Damien Wright believes the future is in the handmade, especially as we emerge as a new economy out of COVID-19,…
Why painting en plein air is booming
COVID has seen a mini boom for en plein air painting as we all re-evaluate the great outdoors. We talk…
Love and intimacy in COVID times
Three theatre directors, an author and a visual artist speak of love and intimacy in our current pandemic, and how…
How to embrace criticism when your ideas are unconventional
Persevering through rejection and criticism are vital for successful artists but they are even more important when your ideas are…
The adage ‘fake it till you make it’ has become easier thanks to Zoom
Since COVID-19, the virtual job interview has become de rigueur. We talk with ANAT, an organisation that has recently appointed…
20x20: Fighting the slaughter of arts journalism
We visit the state of art criticism, and ask have things worsened or is there hope yet for diverse Australian…
Do you really need to find a niche?
In a post COVID world do writers and creatives need to worry about specialising? Sometimes it’s better to diversify.
Should I take my arts practice online?
In our latest reader poll, we ask: What's the single biggest obstacle to taking your arts practice online?
18 rules for freelancing from home
With COVID-19 getting more of us working from home, we looked at some timeless advice on how to freelance in…
What I do as a sensitivity reader
Whether I’m a sensitivity reader, a dramaturge, or a plain old editor, I’m looking at how your text might be…