Drawing on his doctoral research, Michael Bindon explores why declining participation in the arts may be less about persuading students to choose them, and more about whether schools genuinely enable that choice.
In a world saturated with moving images, social media and AI, ISTA's Executive Director Michael Bindon makes the case for putting Film education firmly into young people’s hands.
Filmmakers Elliot and Zander Weaver share how learning by doing and embracing the limitations of independent filmmaking took them from childhood home movies to their first industry-financed feature film.
Meet theatre maker Ben Vardy, SCENE’s new Guest Editor, and discover the ideas shaping his first season: creative courage, trusting your instincts and creating without waiting for permission.
From September 2026, ISTA members can join monthly professional learning events, access recordings and explore practical resources in the ISTA Hub.
Discover how TAPS Perspectives connects IB DP Theatre students with professional artists, live performance and reflection to support their learning.
ISTA Executive Director Mike Bindon reflects on community feedback, organisational improvements and new global learning opportunities shaping the year ahead.
Imagination is our superpower: it shapes how we learn, create, and engage with the world. Dr Penny Hay explores how to embed imagination and creativity at the heart of education, fostering curiosity, collaboration, and transformative learning across disciplines.
As AI reshapes arts education, ISTA is championing human-centred practice that strengthens the focus, judgement, collaboration and creative responsibility young artists need to make meaningful work.
