National
How do you ship a T-Rex?
Shipping a 13-meter dinosaur from Japan to Sydney sounds like a logistical nightmare, but that’s nothing. The museum needs upgrading…
Jerusalem Quartet
A warm reception for a return visit by this vibrant, smart and engaging string quartet.
Koons' Piglet displaces sports stars
Art at sports stadiums is usually restricted to bronzes of sports stars. But a US stadium this week unveiled an…
Soothplayers: Completely Improvised Shakespeare
Improv is hard. Improv that gets consistent laughs is harder.
Side Show
A talented cast isn’t everything; the Hayes Theatre Company’s production of Side Show being a case in point.
Inspire60: Sunny Youngsmith
VIDEO: Emerging theatre maker Sunny Youngsmith tells us about her first solo show at Melbourne Fringe and why she thinks…
It's okay to be mediocre
Artists are looking beyond the conventions of success and excellence to find enjoyment in the creation – even if it’s…
Catching the wave of social impact
Social impact is difficult to measure but it's not impossible to measure the power of the arts to effect social…
Philanthropy is not future ready
Philanthropy is failing to fulfill its promise as a radical disrupter, the National Conference by Philanthropy Australia was told.
Knowing when your art is successful
We have metrics to judge audience engagement and box office figures, but no formal process to gauge aesthetic success.