Opinions & Analysis
The many lost paths to a novel
When writing her latest novel, Jane Rawson was surprised by how mutable her story was, travelling through both time and…
From page to stage: bringing cartoons to life
Judy Horacek describes the process of working with the Flying Fruit Fly Circus on a show inspired by her cartoons.
Opinion: Why the arts are an election issue for the SA Greens
We need a public conversation about why we seem to think it’s standard practice for artists to be ‘broke and…
Acting dangerously: confessions of a transformational actor
Performing means taking risks but what about when those risks threaten your mental health?
Taking the greenwashing pulse on this festival season
When it comes to funding, the arts are showing they are less imaginative than bankers, says author Tim Winton.
Why are Brisbane's major cultural institutions on a flood-prone river?
With recent floods threatening many cultural institutions, history lecturer Margaret Cook looks at how they came to be located in…
RISE and beyond
In response to recent articles, Australia Council CEO Adrian Collette offers his opinions on RISE funding.
Practical arts activism for the election year
What can you actually do to swing the federal election? Quite a lot, argues arts advocate Esther Anatolitis.
Why RISE fund marks important sector moment
Big hART’s CEO and Creative Director Scott Rankin says RISE shows us it’s time to fund the arts with greater…
No, the Federal Government didn’t spend $4 billion on COVID arts support
Recent claims by A New Approach relied on exaggerated government data, writes academic Ben Eltham.