Opinions & Analysis
New Parliamentary Inquiry into benefits and impact of arts during COVID
A new Parliamentary Inquiry from the Federal Government asks about the impact of the arts during COVID-19 including a survey…
Arts education peak body urges government to drop uni fee hike
In an open letter to the Federal Government, the National Advocates for Arts Education (NAAE) call for an equitable tertiary…
Why student theatre must survive this pandemic
Why do we devalue the next generation of artists? Fergus Black & Lakshmi Ganapathy examine our stance on student productions
Lost for words after Beirut - How trauma stifles expression
Former journalist Shaya Laughlin found herself unable to write when she was caught in the recent Beirut explosion (her home…
Celebrating the disability community during COVID-19
During difficult times, Stella Young Prize winner Vanessa Jo Di Natale tells about how the award changed her arts career.
How AI can power opportunities for libraries and museums
Artificial intelligence has existed for nearly 50 years, but it’s only in recent years that tapping into its potential has…
Why right now is the perfect moment for hope
Feeling a little burnt-out? It's a natural response when hope is in short supply but according to Dr Jackie Bailey,…
BOAA fails to pay over $350K
Solvency records show that the inaugural Biennale of Australian Art (BOAA) still owes around $350,000 to artists and vendors, while…
The best COVID-19 support for the arts around the world
How are our programs to help the arts survive comparing with others introduced around the globe? Dr Jackie Bailey looks…
Glocalism: COVID inspires the local blockbuster
As international art freight has become more difficult in a COVID and climate concerned world, major local exhibitions are the…