Opinions & Analysis
Burning questions
Author Melanie Saward reflects on the evolution of her first novel, ‘Burn’, and what happens when Indigenous kids are severed…
Structural transformation to support gender equity in the arts
Institutions need to consider how creative labour, practice and outputs are valued.
We need to talk about money in the arts
Having open conversations about what we earn and how we manage money is the only way to a richer arts…
Mapping the future for Disability Arts in Australia
A week-long residency provided potential pathways for Deaf and Disability arts in Australia.
How can we cover the arts without arts journalists?
With mounting numbers of redundancies among specialist arts journalists, can the discipline be saved?
Why are we giving shows like Miss Saigon a rerun in 2023?
As the 1989 musical 'Miss Saigon' returns to stages, one can't overlook the overt racism underscoring the "classic" yet outdated…
Are we missing an opportunity when we say ‘arts jobs are real jobs’?
Who are we leaving behind when we justify artist work on the system's terms? Are we missing an opportunity for…
Is the myth of 'sameness' unwarranted across the emerging artist landscape?
When it comes to the emerging artist landscape in Australia, how accurate is a perception of "sameness" or are we…
Artist burnout is not a mental health issue – it is a labour issue
Reframing burnout in labour terms would implicitly shift our approach to advocacy around artist well-being.
‘Performing’ climate leadership
David Pledger has withdrawn his application to join the Australia Council for the Arts' Creative Climate Leadership program and explains…