Gina Fairley
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Steering 12 organisations out of crisis: Adam Lindsay
As Executive Director of Sydney Living Museums and NSW State Archives and Records, Adam Lindsay oversees 12 organisations. We talk…
Inconsistencies in NSW funding as $50M fund announced
Within days of the NSW Government announcing a lifeline of $50 million to arts company, a scathing account accuses rampant…
Vale Frank Watters – a giant with a gentle smile
A coal town boy with an eye for art, Frank Watters left an amazing legacy on the landscape of Australian…
Students learn realities of creative resilience, for stronger careers
Federation University’s Art Academy is finding opportunities in their pandemic pivot online, teaching students some of the sector’s hardest lessons…
Why members are critical to your re-opening strategy
As arts and cultural organisations plan to open their doors with easing restrictions, it’s critical to put members and subscribers…
The pressure to go digital offered unexpected wins
Moving quickly online has seen a 200 percent increase in engagement for Blue Mountains Cultural Centre. Learn how a small…
Conservation in closure – making this time work
From conserving Australia’s oldest dress to outdoor sculptures, we take a look at the "other jobs" art museums are taking…
Why art museums will open before performing arts venues
What the data tells us about when, and how, to reopen while getting the cost-wellbeing equation right.
Conquering fear in your reopening strategy
As a national roadmap has been laid out for arts and cultural venues to again welcome visitors, we ask: 'how…
State of play: Comparing government support, or lack thereof
It’s no secret there's a lack of government relief for the arts sector in the wake of COVID-19, but how…