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Why lying down is an artistic superpower
Going from our habituated upright selves to more horizontal positions can do wonders for creative thinking.
Dealing with an annoying colleague without losing your cool
We’ve all had days of tearing our hair out over a colleague who has annoying habits. But there are ways…
What’s happening to arts censorship in the age of cancel culture?
If politics and social media are pushing public dialogue to extremes, what does that mean for artistic freedoms?
5 essential skills all arts managers need
Experienced arts professionals reveal the management skills they rely on most to succeed in their jobs.
Some practical steps to truth-telling in museums
Calls for First Nations truth-telling are growing louder in Australian politics. What does that look like within the museum sector?
5 end of financial year fundraising tips
What are the secrets of fundraising at tax time?
What happens to art caught in war’s crossfire?
As the conflict in Ukraine deepens, the damage to its cultural heritage reveals various motives behind this kind of destruction.
Why drama is the most important school subject
As students return to school, drama offers space to reconnect, but it’s also where vital life skills are learned.
Arts podcasts we’ve escaped to in 2021
After another big year of ups and downs, we can find refuge and entertainment in arts podcasts from 2021.