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Tracey Emin’s five pieces of wisdom
Tracey Emin was in Melbourne recently to deliver a talk as part of the NGV Triennial. The biggest take away…
Shane MacGowan: a timeless voice for Ireland’s UK diaspora
MacGowan gave visibility to the second-generation Irish in England, says Dr Sean Campbell.
How to find your sweet spot with social media
Balancing the needs for inner peace with audience development is an ongoing struggle for artists and creatives. Here are some…
Affordable Art Fairs – bridging the gap between desire and affordability
A global phenomenon, the Affordable Art Fair seeks to democratise collecting art and has announced Brisbane as its next destination.
Take us as we are – empowering neurodivergent and disabled experiences in the arts
The arts industry has a long way to go in accommodating creatives and audiences who do not conform to dominant,…
How to pitch your work to a festival director
Three festival directors offer tips on pitching your art for inclusion in their events.
9 ways to help you deal with creative rejection
Hearing "no" is never easy but recovering from rejection is a necessary part of the artist’s life. Here are some…
Entering theatre at different life stages – taking another path
Some arts practitioners follow a straight line into their chosen profession. Others take a more circuitous path. Moving from the…
Breasts in art: a tender celebration
Revered, adored, feared – breasts are rarely just another body part in art. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month we take…
Shifting the dial on pregnant dancers on stage
It wasn’t long ago that pregnancy could signal the end of a dancer’s career. Thankfully, things have changed, with companies…