Opinions & Analysis
Fight to keep the dreamers in charge: Myers
The creeping replacement of artistic leaders with managers and producers is a grave threat to artistic life.
All muffled on the Western Front
WA suffers disproportionately from ABC cuts, part of a persistent national failure to rate the West.
First do no harm
The value of arts for mental health is enormous but artists need mental health guidelines to ensure they help not…
Can book trailers help authors boost sales?
Many authors are turning to book trailers to herald the arrival of a new book. But do they work?
Art and the city: painting beyond the bush
Australia's obsession with the bush has been punctured by the impact of significant painters reclaiming the city.
A place for patriotism
The arts articulate identity and there’s a place for some healthy nationalistic partisanship in that role.
No pain, no gain? The abuse of power in arts education
Does Whiplash, the new film by American Damien Chazelle, glorify or denounce the behaviour of an obsessive teacher?
Election for the arts
The Victorian state election offers genuine choices and arts policies that acknowledge the transformational power of arts.
Curating participation: arts without a safety net
A step beyond engagement, drawing participation from audiences requires the asking of a lot of tough questions.
Artists versus arts workers
Arts managers are an important part of the sector but they are kidding themselves if they think they are artists.