Month: September 2012

The NSW Government has announced it will discontinue subsidised funding for TAFE arts courses from the beginning of 2013. This will effect both the cost of education in the arts in this state and the level of funding support for the teaching of the arts in the public education sector. If you believe such a … Read more

Providing an opportunity for art-minded people to get together in a friendly creative atmosphere, the Sydney Art Expo is an exciting event presented to foster continued growth of all facets of the arts and the public’s interest in them. This year’s expo includes work from local Blue Mountains artists Jennifer Gabbay, Nadege Lamy and Ruth … Read more

Looking for an art grant? How about a prize? Award? Residency? Studio Space? Click here for more information on the NAVA site.

Coursera, a start-up online education company that has enrolled 1.35 million students in its free online courses since it began just five months ago, is now more than doubling, to 33, its partners, universities that will offer classes on its platform. All together, Coursera will provide more than 200 free “massive open online courses,” known … Read more

This NAVA course covers the challenges and opportunities for regional artists and provides positive pathways for regional project and career development. “The course will investigate the ways in which you can engage your communities, local government (including tourism offices) and public institutions and will help you to establish links across different regions.” For more information … Read more

“This Issues Paper is the first formal publication of the Inquiry, intended to help frame discussion and encourage public consultation at an early stage. It provides background information about copyright in the digital environment, highlights the issues so far identified in preliminary research and consultations, and outlines the principles that will shape the ALRC’s proposals … Read more