Opinions & Analysis
The slippery zone of art prize categories
‘How do you make sense of the Archibald?’, is a question I ask myself every year, and what are the…
Federal arts budget needs a closer eye, says Opposition
Shadow Minister for the Arts Paul Fletcher MP responds to last week’s Federal Budget and questions Tony Burke's figures.
Arts education Aotearoa: three causes for hope
One arts educator is determined to highlight the positive amid the constant criticism of how the arts are treated in…
The tricky dollar discussion around skill
Following ArtsHub's look at the value of skill in arts education, we ask whether we are willing to pay for…
Do we still value skill in arts education?
In the wake of years of deskilling in art schools and eroding TAFE offerings, where does skill sit today?
Why arts degrees and generalist programs are the future of Australian higher education
The idea of overqualified arts graduates serving coffee is not only wrong, it misunderstands what we need from graduates now…
Chinese art in Australia: Beijing Realism and the ethics of exhibition making
Two curators respond to criticism of their recent exhibition...
'A shambles': NZ arts education needs urgent attention
The lack of priority for the creative fields across Aotearoa is causing more and more concern, says Andrew Wood.
The Culture for Climate report
How is Australian theatre responding to the global environmental crisis?
Access Rights in the arts: a shared responsibility
Siloing d/Deaf and Disabled people within the arts and cultural sector continues to lead to marginalisation. NAVA offers a pathway…