Deborah Stone
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Fundraising isn't enough to bridge the gap
Australia’s symphony orchestras have massively increased their philanthropy income but half of them are still in the red.
New museum to be built on hidden foundation
Melbourne will get a new contemporary art museum, offering improved public access to a major private collection of Australian art.
2016: The year of the fallout
For many in the arts, 2016 was spent coping with the outcomes of previous years of slashing and burning, but…
Pitching a professional development proposal
After tertiary study, a fellowship offers a valuable opportunity to move up the career ladder but you need to show…
New independent think tank for the arts
Three major philanthropic organisations will join forces to support an independent body promoting the value of the arts.
Proof that Victoria is Australia's culture state
The latest research on live performance attendance and revenue reveals the strengths and weaknesses of culture across the country.
New deal on casting overseas performers
Equity has struck a deal with a key producer which will ensure greater consultation before non-Australian performers are cast in…
The Gathering of Millenial talent
A surprisingly polished new musical bursting with fresh talent shows the value of going 'off-Broadway'.
Majors' funding should be opened to everyone
If the major performing arts companies are really elite they should be willing to compete on an equal footing, argues…
Brandis might have done the arts a favour
Participants in the inaugural ArtsHub Meet-Up considered the possibility that the savage cuts inflicted on the arts last year have…