Events

05 Sep, 2020

Picture Book Collaborations

Online course by the Australian Society of Authors Have you ever wondered how authors and illustrators collaborate to produce award-winning picture books? In this full day online session, authors and illustrators will explore answers to questions such as: What comes first – illustrations or text? Can you do both? How do publishing companies go about […]

04 Sep, 2020

Money Matters 2020

Online course by the Australian Society of Authors Developing your creative ability is important, but only part of the picture. To have financial stability you need to equip yourself with the business skills to develop and grow your creative career. Understanding your rights, knowing how to negotiate a fair deal, establishing a good working relationship […]

04 Sep, 2020 to 23 Sep, 2020

Australian Copyright Council 2020 Webinar series

Australian Copyright Council 2020 Webinar series The Australian Copyright Council is an independent, non-profit organisation. Founded in 1968, they represent the peak bodies for professional artists and content creators working in Australia’s creative industries and Australia’s major copyright collecting societies. We hope that you are enjoying their 2020 webinar series focusing on the use of […]

03 Sep, 2020

2020 Educational Publishing Awards Australia

The EPAAs are fast approaching, and this year we will be streaming the winning announcements online (for something a bit different). Why not organise an office or team watch party? Put on your most comfortable ugg boots or dress up in your fanciest cocktail outfit – or both! – and settle down to chat with […]

02 Sep, 2020

Indigenous Literacy Day

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation’s 45 minute celebratory event will go live on Youtube at 12.30pm. This fast-paced, highly visual celebration is designed to engage the nation in the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ first languages. Visit the website.

14 Aug, 2020

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair

6 August – 14 August 2020 The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) will be held in an online format for the first time this year, providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and arts lovers a unique digital platform through which to connect. Visit the website.

16 Jul, 2020

Such Is Now: The Isolation Diorama Project 2020

16 June – 16 July 2020 The Isolation Diorama Project 2020 is a series of small exhibitions in public spaces. The first one, Such Is Now, is presented as a lit-up peepshow behind two large eyes looking out from behind a Ned Kelly mask painted directly onto the glass window of Rose Chong Costumiers on […]

10 Jul, 2020 to 17 Jul, 2020

Literary Speed Dating 2020

Online event by the Australian Society of Authors A room of publishers and agents. Three minutes to pitch your work. The ASA’s successful Literary Speed Dating series gives writers a unique three-minute opportunity to pitch their manuscript to Australian publishers and agents. Run annually in Sydney, Melbourne and virtually, these events provide members from all […]