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We’ve had some great articles on regional arts in the past few days in national publications:
Artshub
The Australian (Two articles on Regional Arts in one day!!)
Why artists live in regional Australia
Although cities get the lion’s share of funding, regional towns are home to many of Australia most creative people.
Deciding to live in the relative isolation of a remote or regional place is a radical choice when you’re accustomed to the comforts, conveniences and work prospects of cities.
Yet moving to the country to make art is a decision made consciously and purposefully by many Australian artists, because it’s here, away from the white noise of the urban landscape, that we’re our most productive, focused and inspired.
Read the Full article HERE – published in ArtsHub 2nd February 2017
This article is an extract from the Platform Paper Restless Giant:Changing Cultural Values in Regional Australia by Lindy Hume published by Currency House.
Image: DanceNorth Photo: Amber Haines
Restless Giant: ABC Interview
A great segment featuring the beautiful music by Candelo based singer songwriter Melanie Horsnall (pictured) and Sam Martin, Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen and Heath Cullen.
Listen in to our latest ABC interview HERE
