Deborah Stone
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Lessons for arts markets from Aboriginal art fairs
New research into the success of Indigenous art fairs provides clues as to the most successful strategies in arts marketing.
Inspire60: Penny Arcade
VIDEO: Described as Andy Warhol's last great superstar, performer Penny Arcade is still provoking audiences. She delivers this week's 60…
When politics is performance art
Artists have seen their craft distorted by politicians. Now it’s time to fight back.
Inspire60: Wesley Enoch
VIDEO: Sydney Festival director Wesley Enoch shares what inspires him in difficult times.
No clear winner but a clear loser
Indeed the most positive comment in relation to Senator Fifield that we could find on Twitter was 'He turned up'.
Swan Lake
Traditional virtuosity trumps choreographic adventure in this accomplished production.
Arts employment opportunities decline but industry grows
The latest research on industry trends is bad news for job seekers but it proves the arts is doing more…
Musical revivals: Sound of Music v Singin' in the Rain
Two classic musicals opened last week – one innovative, the other orthodox.
65 arts organisations lose funding from Australia Council
More than half the applicants failed to receive organisational support from the Australia Council's four-year funding round, and 65 previously-funded…
Why Australian performers struggle in Europe
A tour of European opera companies reveals the roadblocks Australians still face.