Opinions & Analysis
8 arguments to include in your Parliamentary Inquiry into the Arts submission
With the Federal Government investigating the impact of COVID on the arts, Dr Jackie Bailey looks at arguments that need…
Why the 'new normal' should be artist-led
Before the arts sector returns post-pandemic, we must recognise and repair the fault lines that run deep in the sector,…
Why arts engagement matters
Our definition of arts and culture is expansive and includes everything from the books we read and the music in…
Stepping into the unknown – finding a future in COVID
What does the future hold for us in living with COVID? In the final Wellness and Recovery Resource article Trisnasari…
Why you should make a submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the arts
With the announcement of the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Arts during COVID, you might be wondering how to make a…
How to put on a festival from the comfort of your home
Agility, adaptability and upskilling are all part of the process, but gifs are important too. Lessons learned from Melbourne Fringe's…
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…