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Confidentiality clauses in arts contracts: are we getting the balance right?
Confidentiality around creative work can be hugely important. But when do contract clauses limit arts workers' freedom of speech?
Artists navigating environmental costs of AI art
AI is opening new doors for artists, but there are environmental costs to consider. Two artists share their views and…
Tapping in to gaming subcultures to build new theatre audiences
What happens when a game-obsessed playwright meets two puppet artists who want to make a new theatre work? The answer…
Job insights: most in-demand arts jobs and salaries in Australia 2024
Which roles are arts employers looking for most? Which roles are you most interested in reading about? Here’s what the…
Lessons in cross art form collaboration for audience growth
Three directors share their secrets on how to minimise the risks and maximise the gains in cross art form collaborations.
Theatre Review: Brothers Wreck, Subiaco Arts Centre
The ties that bind after a tragic loss are examined in exquisite detail in this WA production of Jada Alberts’…
The performing arts company breaking every convention in the book … and winning
For a company working in an art form steeped in tradition, the choice to break away from some of its…
Government arts funding over time: are we ahead or behind?
Drilling down into aspects of public arts funding reveals some important trends.
What AI means for museums, where big decisions loom large
AI is here and Australian cultural institutions must get in on the action, while also ensuring they can keep control…
What a surge in art prize entrants reveals about arts participation in Australia
Many Australian art prizes are receiving record entries. The reasons behind this growth suggests some shifting dynamics are at play.