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Interviews

Sobering but optimistic – AGSA Director Jason Smith takes stock in the face of change

AGSA Director Jason Smith speaks with ArtsHub about the realities of the role and how he is planning for the…

Monica Davidson and the C+B team, who have helped deliver Business Connect. Photo: Kate Williams.
Features

NSW Treasury pulls plug on creative Business Connect mentorship program

Despite outstanding results, a unique New South Wales program supporting creative businesses and freelancers is being wound up. ArtsHub speaks…

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Opinions & Analysis

With ADC’s forced closure, CEO reflects on ambition and legacy

CEO Lisa Cahill reflects on Australian Design Centre in the wake of the organisation’s announced 2026 closure.

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News

Australian Design Centre's closure confirmed, leaves NSW without craft and design platform

Thanks to reduced government funding, the Australian Design Centre has been forced to close its doors in 2026.

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News

Best opportunities, grants and awards for creatives: 13-19 October 2025

Grants for Brisbane creatives and NFPs, music development program now open and more opportunities.

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News

$2.4M in new funding for regional arts up for grabs

Minderoo Foundation bolsters Regional Arts Australia with $2.4m in new funding.

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Features

Strangled by superannuation: I'm a struggling artist, but I have to pay super

Sole trader creatives get the benefit of superannuation on the one hand, but are strangled by mandatory payments on the…

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News

Best opportunities, grants and awards for creatives: 6–12 October 2025

SA lit awards, Contemporary Music Development Grants, Lunar Festival call-out and more opportunities.

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Analysis

Fact sheet: Superannuation for artists – what you need to know

What do changes in superannuation law mean for creative sole traders?

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News

Best opportunities, grants and awards for creatives: 29 Sept to 5 Oct 2025

Two weeks to enter drawing prize, Create SA funding, Vigil Choir EOI and more opportunities.

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