Australia
Exploring when art was an Olympic sport (we’re not joking)
Olympic art is medal worthy, plus Parisian lessons for Brisbane 2032.
So you want my arts job: Live Wedding Painter
Do you have the skills to spend five to seven hours painting at a wedding? Live wedding painter Rebekka Lord-Johnson…
How to succeed when negotiating a new salary or a pay rise
When negotiating for a pay rise, always take the time to consider the other party's situation and capabilities.
Booktopia is poised to collapse – what next?
Booktopia, Australia's largest online book retailer, went into voluntary administration last week. The industry is reeling.
Literary Olympics: what wordsmith events would be on the program?
Imagine if there were an Olympics that favoured (bookish) brains over brawn. What would it look like?
New support for UK/Australian collaborations
The British Council has announced the opening of applications for its Connections Through Culture arts grants, supporting new cultural projects…
Good project proposals: 5 dos and don’ts
From open calls to grant applications, project proposals are assessed in a competitive process that can benefit from strategising.
5 tips to maximise your chances of being a guest at writers’ festivals
It's not easy to find yourself on the invitation list of literary festivals, but here are some ideas worth trying.
The benefits of accommodating neurodiverse performers
Considering the accessibility needs of performers who are not neurotypical will lead to a more equitable sector.
How did winning literary awards affect your life?
Whether it's validating your own work, buying more time to write more books or even changing the whole course of…