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Creative prompts for post-COVID theatre
Playwright Fleur Kilpatrick reflects on the spirit of art-making and offers a series of prompts to get your creative juices…
It’s time to talk about spiritual wellbeing
Artists have a unique connection to spirituality though they are wary about talking about it, according to Dr Jackie Bailey.
Collaboration made easy: 6 ways to build a writing relationship
New York Times-bestselling Australian author Sean Williams offers advice on the different ways to approach creative co-writing.
Artists Essentials Toolkit video #2: Getting your art noticed online
Ever wondered about SEO? Or using social media to promote your artwork? Our second video in this series looks at…
Training a new generation of performers about intimacy, safety and creativity
From the film Fame to MeToo and most recently COVID-19, history says there is still more that can be done…
Taking action for cultural safety
COVID-19 has impacted most heavily on those who were already systemically underserved or excluded. With a global call for change…
Burnout, slob, slack or daydreamer: What we can learn from the 'not-working' types
Not-working can create discomfort for many of us who are used to perpetual doing. Learning about the four inertial archetypes…
From addiction to recovery: unpicking the challenges of the rock'n'roll lifestyle
From gigging musician to rock star, musicians’ lives present a range of wellbeing challenges. A new book offers professional perspectives,…
What can the world's oldest games festival teach the arts about survival?
Freeplay independent games festival has survived for over sixteen years. The past and present directors share the lessons they have…
What we can learn about isolation from prison artists
Art making is a basic human activity that gives shape to meaning. In conditions of extreme confinement, finding meaning becomes…