Education

When passion causes more harm than good
How rethinking passion can help arts workers address structural issues and reshape the nature of arts work for the better.

'A shambles': NZ arts education needs urgent attention
The lack of priority for the creative fields across Aotearoa is causing more and more concern, says Andrew Wood.

How an arts education helps grow mentally healthy children
Opening your own Stagecoach Performing Arts franchise can grow opportunities for young people and help them build the skills they…

Students re-envision dance through a First Nations lens
NIDA and NAISDA create a safe cultural space for First Nations and non-Indigenous students to experiment and collaborate through dance.

Gallery wall labels: short, long, digital or none at all?
ArtsHub takes a look at the shifting dynamic around gallery didactics: what has changed, and are we doing wall labels…

The generational shift: how gender binaries are changing
Following widespread protests around drag story times, there are signs that a younger generation is leading the charge on gender…

Tips on transitioning from student life to working life
Caught in the hiatus between student life and kicking off your professional career? Here are some tips to ‘keep calm…

Paving the path for next-generation performers
The success of Stagecoach’s model is built upon not only a passion for the arts, but also ongoing support and…

Drama school isn’t just about actor training: it’s building foundations for life
The National Theatre Drama School’s Foundation in Acting course provides a solid grounding in acting, script analysis and theatre-making over…

What books are kids reading in Australian schools – and does it matter?
‘Nostalgic’ classics or edgy contemporary texts? Alex Bacalja takes a look at what Aussie kids are reading in schools.