Opinions & Analysis
Belly punch to craft sector lacks respect: ADC in potential freefall
The CEO of the 61-year-old craft peak body speaks out about being stripped of federal and state operational funding.
AI and arts governance
Generative AI promises much in arts, cultural and non-profit governance. But beware, there are pitfalls ahead...
The Trump Show #47: a dramaturgical analysis
The US President has history as a performer, so how will his term measure up from a dramaturgical point of…
10 pet peeves about books
Some of the little things that annoy readers before they even read a page.
A public or private sector career in the visual arts – which is the right one for you?
Moving from the public to the private sector in the visual arts is usually a one-way street, so make sure…
Futureproofing the next generation of arts workers in regional Australia means fixing the $50,000 degree problem
Emerging research from LabNorth points to a troubling pipeline problem: it is becoming increasingly difficult to source young, qualified arts…
The mushroom case and the allure of true crime in podcasting
A high-profile case underscores the popularity – and ethical complexity – of true crime storytelling.
Banning books and rewriting history is no longer a dystopian future
What can we do when the dystopian future becomes the dystopian present?
Mr G returns: why artists still cringe and relate
Chris Lilley's satirical version of a drama teacher, Mr G, has resonated with Australians for more than two decades. But…
The cultural value of craft: how craft communities strengthen regional identity
Practising a craft is about so much more than providing an income stream; it's about resilience, connection, regional identity and…