Opinions & Analysis

Arts criticism of disabled artists needs to get smarter
Artists with disability believe it is their right to be reviewed in the same way as abled artists; that the…

Circa’s new paths to success
Executive Director Shaun Comerford says the company’s extraordinary growth is underpinned by one important adage: the art comes first.

Australian writing has a blak past and future
Looking at Australia’s literature and publishing sector, Karen Wyld suggests how it could better support First Nations writers.

What’s next for Australian dance?
As Ausdance National closes, Colm O’Callaghan reflects on the National Dance Forum, contemplating Indigenous practice and investigating future advocacy.

Australian writing has a blak past and future
Looking at Australia’s literature and publishing sector, Karen Wyld suggests how it could better support First Nations writers.

New advisory group for NSW funding future
Create NSW announced its new Artform Advisory Boards attempting to establish a representative group to consult on funding. ArtsHub looks…

Aiming for the moon: growing up as an Arab-Australian artist
For Archibald Prize finalist Amani Haydar the road to an art career curved around family expectations and an Arab upbringing.

Diversity programs need funding and targets to succeed
According to a report released today, Australia’s cultural sector still has a long way to go before it truly reflects…

Introducing the First Nations Arts Focus
This week we want to put Indigenous arts at the centre of what ArtsHub does by starting a new series…

Purveyors of culture: Why bookshops are a relationship
Ahead of Love Your Bookshop Day, Australian Booksellers Association CEO Robbie Egan argues that your local book store thrives on…