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Circus artists latest to be caught up in changing insurance market
Rising insurance costs are hitting some parts of the sector hard. Among the worst affected are independent circus artists, whose…
Dance review: Nocturnal, Subiaco Arts Centre
Four performers plumb the depths of mind and body through states of darkness in this contemporary dance work.
I'm a freelance creative: should I be getting paid super?
Workplace laws around freelance arts work can be confusing at the best of times. But when it comes to the…
Same-sex versions of Romeo & Juliet setting new bar on ballet's mainstage
Does the upcoming ballet season of Romeo & Juliet at Sydney Opera House challenge convention or is it simply a…
Performance review: FAKE, The Rechabite
This interactive exploration of our online 'realities' and our true selves proves a stirring journey.
Do 'pay what you can' schemes boost ticket sales?
In these economically tough times, is now the right moment for more arts companies to try new ticketing models to…
What's changed for artists’ incomes? Throsby-led research paints harsh view
Findings from Creative Australia’s latest six-yearly demographic research into the working lives of artists reveals some concerning trends.
Is the secret of arts marketing really to 'know thyself'?
A recent international study into arts marketing practices casts light on how an organisation’s core values play a part in…
Alarming cost increases for arts organisations not in line with funding levels
How many more arts organisations will have to cancel or reduce their programming under the weight of rising costs?
How art trails are building pipelines of new gallery audiences
Artists’ open house art trails are often very popular events in their own right. But they are also a big…