The 9th Festival of Folk Rythm and Life
If you were to judge a book by its cover (or a festival by its name), you might be led…
Artist residencies: how to apply & what it’s like when you get one!
Henrietta Manning is an award-winning contemporary realist painter. Currently living in Victoria, Henrietta has offered to share her experience of…
How deep is fashion?
Fashion. The word conjures up different meanings for different folks. To some, it is an exciting entry into a world…
Ian de Gruchy's tranforming art
Melbourne-based projection artist Ian De Gruchy has more than transformed three key structures in central Perth, as part of the…
Triple J reshuffles its arts programming
National youth broadcaster Triple J announced last week that it was cancelling 'Artery', the network’s long-running arts and contemporary culture…
Independent Theatre Makes A Resurgence in Brisbane
After a deep lull, independent theatre in Brisbane may be back off the canvas. Ben Eltham reports.
The return season of 'The 7 Stages of Grieving'
The celebrated play The 7 Stages of Grieving has recently returned to the Sydney Opera House, and renowned Aboriginal writer…
An Unforgivable Blow to the Arts in Bendigo
Since the day gold was discovered in Central Victoria in 1851, Bendigo has enjoyed a history of strong support for…
What's the story with RANS Management?
Multi-million-dollar leisure, recreation and arts venue management group, RANS, was advertised for sale last weekend, subsequent to the company being…
Museums as agents for social and political change
The National Museum of Australia was a birthday gift to Australia for the Centenary of Federation. Has it been a…