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NVAEC, Two women in black stand side by side in front of Indigenous wall hanging art. Kelli Cole, Warumungu and Luritja peoples, Curator, Special Projects, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art and Hetti Perkins, Arrernte and Kalkadoon peoples, co-Curator, in Emily Kam Kngwarray, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, 2023. Photo: Sam Cooper.
Education & Student News

Repositioning: teaching and learning in the visual arts

The fifth National Visual Art Education Conference (NVAEC) saw teachers, artists and curators gathering to share ideas, inspire each other…

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Education & Student News

How to inspire original ideas in the art classroom

Northern Territory art teacher Jemima Saunders talks about creating a culture of trust and moving beyond high school art clichés.

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Education & Student News

Me and my mentor: Fiona Jury and Robin Baker

Working together to build skill, musicality and, above all, confidence, these two music teachers explain their mentoring process.

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Opinions & Analysis

Why we fail when we talk about talent

Using the word 'talented' as praise and encouragement devalues hard work, skill and learned ability. We need to use better…

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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…

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The key to unlocking a sustainable career as a musician

The Australian Guild of Music’s course in music pedagogy makes teaching the highlight of your portfolio career, rather than a…

Features

Teaching music and performance during the pandemic

For students and teachers alike the struggle to adjust teaching and curriculum during lockdown has provided impetus to explore the…