Youth arts
Theatre show tackles the tricky subject of consent education
The award-winning Aotearoa New Zealand production YES YES YES is undertaking an Australian tour as consent education is mandated in…
Children's art makes it onto UNESCO World Register
An archive of children's art and COVID drawings becomes part of UNESCO's Australian Memory of the World Register.
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…
Teen takeovers in regional Australia: what’s happening outside the major cities?
It's not just the capital cities that are opening up their gallery spaces to teenagers.
How many teenagers are seeing theatre right now?
They are the core arts audiences of the future. But how many teenagers are attending theatre right now?
Theatre review: Seven Sisters, Perth Festival
The latest WAYTCo production is a rich tapestry of story and self-reflection inspired by our connection to the stars.
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.
Youth theatre spaces vital for social reconnection
As young people continue to process their COVID experiences, the role of participatory theatre in mental health safety is brought…
Carclew celebrates 50 years of youth arts in South Australia
In its 50th year of operation, Carclew reflects on the past while warmly embracing the future.
Lighting a FUSE in the youth arts sector
Lesley Graham summarises the themes and conversations at FUSE, the National Youth Performing Arts Summit, recently held in Sydney.