Opinions & Analysis
Jacinda Ardern on art for wellbeing
NZ Prime Minister champions the role of wellbeing through the arts, and the role we can all play in valuing,…
Local councils picking up arts funding slack
A new report says cultural funding ‘reached its highest point ever’ in 2017/18 – but the real story is a…
Alison Croggon's 10 essential shows for 2020
With 2020 shaping up as a stellar year for Australian performance, Alison Croggon picks her highlights from reimagined icons, thrilling…
Questioning leadership with Indonesia residency
The Australia Council’s first international leadership residential took place in Indonesia and Laura Pike looks at what she learnt from…
Provocations at the National Youth Arts Summit
Young delegates faced the pressing issues of our time at this year's National Youth Arts Summit.
Am I a good ally to disabled artists?
Based on her research into what makes a good ally, Associate Professor Bree Hadley looks at how we can improve…
Theme a year's worth of programming to excite an audience
Defining programming over a year can give your events shape and an overall narrative for audiences to connect with, according…
The arts funding drought
Consistent financial discrimination funnels arts money into richer companies, leaving independent artists gasping for air.
Do we need a National Aboriginal Theatre?
There’s been a lot of talk about the need for an institution dedicated to First Nations performing arts. Carissa Lee…
Where's the money in the SA Arts Plan?
Following the release of South Australia's first arts plan in almost 20 years, Ben Brooker digs into the document to…