Writing and Publishing
Mental health online (beyond avoiding the comments)
For writers, performers and other artists, social media can be both fertile and frightening. ABC’s Osman Faruqi shares some tips…
How to conquer impostor syndrome
Scoring the job is not always the confidence boost you'd expect. Many people in the arts suffer from crippling self-doubt…
The Divers’ Game by Jesse Ball
A succinct, exposing look at a community in ethical crisis – with shattering parallels to our own.
Five techniques to build resilience
Arts and wellness educator Molly W. Schenck talks about how to have tough conversations in art without traumatising collaborators.
Why arts education is valuable for schools
Sandra Gattenhof makes the case for arts being included as core skills in both public and private schools to create…
5 ways acting can help anxiety
Being a performer can teach handy techniques that can help when coping with anxiety.
The Thorn Birds goes under the hammer
Sotheby’s Australia has announced that a collection of treasures from the estate of Colleen McCullough will go to auction later…
Reduce workplace stress by escaping the office through art
New research shows that art in the workplace improves mental fatigue, suggesting a valuable commercial opportunity for artists.
13 Tips for better inclusive practice
From art criticism to language choice, disability and education - local and international leaders in the disability arts sector offer…
Questioning leadership with Indonesia residency
The Australia Council’s first international leadership residential took place in Indonesia and Laura Pike looks at what she learnt from…