Professional Development

What creative arts stand to lose from ABC RN cuts
The ABC's decision to ‘de-commission’ music, features & creative content on Radio National has far-reaching implications for Australian culture.

Why we are happier when we are busy
The perils of overwork are apparent, but filling every minute can be seductively satisfying.

How to succeed in Generation Slashie
Working in multiple roles – for instance as a writer/actor/director/producer – is increasingly common but the multiple satisfactions come with…

Country roads travel both ways
Country is a deeply Indigenous concept but time in the UK can broaden how it is explored back home.

Controversial shtick raises questions on artists’ childcare
A trick played on audiences at a current show prompts a high stakes argument about arts, kids and equity.

Dream award opportunity for Indigenous artists
The Dreaming Award is a chance to turn dreams into reality for a young Indigenous artist.

Opportunity for young regional artists
Funds, professional development and networking combine in the NSW Young Regional Artist Scholarship.

Kids are a gateway drug to the arts
Many parents are taking their kids to the theatre and galleries, often for the first time themselves.

Career spotlight: Conductor
Three conductors reflect on the steps that led to their current positions, and offer advice for those following in their…

How to heal yourself with art
A book, film, or painting may be just the prescription you need to overcome anxiety, grief, depression, lethargy or ordinary…