Opinions & Analysis
Understanding health care with a paintbrush
Using painting as a research tool has enabled a new understanding of creativity in cancer support, pharmacy and Aboriginal health.
Director responds to criticism of Parramasala
The artistic director of Parramasala denies criticism it has failed to connect with the local South Asian community.
Not as Asian as it sounds
Lip service to Asian-Australia cultural links is not followed through at the South Asian Arts Festival.
Visual artists' fees: what is the status of artists in Australia?
When it comes to visual artists' rights, how does Australia compare with other countries?
The parlous state of Australian art music
Taxpayer funding of orchestras should be dependent on Australian content.
Teaching scientists to respect the arts
The myth that science is superior to arts would end if all higher education courses included a creative component.
Are documentaries art?
For the first time the Melbourne Festival is including film in its program and all the films are documentaries. It…
What will Radio National cuts mean for the arts?
Radio National will no longer include radio plays or book readings but is the change a loss or an opportunity?
Where do jobs grow in the creative economy?
Where are the jobs being grown in the creative economy? What can we do to encourage better alignment of education…
Why business must value creative people
Creativity isn’t just for the arts. The corporate world needs creative people more than ever.