The secrets to keeping the doors open

Longevity can seem an elusive concept in the current arts funding climate, so we asked a few established organisations to share their experiences of success.

20 Feb 2017

Gina Fairley

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At a time when many small to medium organisations were badly hit by funding cuts – some even forced to close their doors – there were also a remarkable number celebrating milestone anniversaries.

Is it sheer tenacity? Or is there more to long-term success? And how difficult is it to sustain change and growth when the goal posts keep shifting and audience tastes change?

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Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's National Visual Arts Editor. For a decade she worked as a freelance writer and curator across Southeast Asia and was previously the Regional Contributing Editor for Hong Kong based magazines Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. Prior to writing she worked as an arts manager in America and Australia for 14 years, including the regional gallery, biennale and commercial sectors. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Twitter: @ginafairley Instagram: fairleygina