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What salons can teach us about conversation
The European salon has much to offer the arts – from better discourse to ways to disagree – argues John…

How the pandemic upended your perception of time
Our emotional state plays a major role in our perception of time, which might explain why our internal clocks have…

From the Archive: How to make your board work for you
The way a company's board operates can mean success or failure for a business. A previous SAMAG panel discussion struck…

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…