Opinions & Analysis
An open letter to the Board of Regional Arts Australia
Theatre-maker Jim Lawson calls on the Board of Regional Arts Australia to be ambitious in seeking a significant increase in…
How stage and screen professionals can help reduce suicides in Australia
Evidence suggests that the dramatic portrayal of suicide can impact on vulnerable audiences, including contributing to increases in copy-cat incidents…
#IStandWithEJ
Young women and girls who may want to be actors will be watching the Nationwide News v. Geoffrey Rush court…
Reframing MPA funding so that the whole sector is in the picture
Important questions about ambition and fairness are being asked as part of the review of the Major Performing Arts Framework.…
On building cathedrals: reflecting on my time as Australia Council CEO
Outgoing CEO Tony Grybowski reflects on the importance of a future-focused, long term vision for the arts.
Art lessons from William Kentridge
William Kentridge shared wisdoms of life in the studio – including embracing stupidity, bastardry and saying no – during his…
Livestreaming opera into the future
Opera is not an art form that often makes it inside the primary school classroom. Livestreaming can reach students in…
Creatives have the power to change politics NOW
Claiming a formerly safe Liberal seat will create greater visibility for art and culture. The Arts Party head to the…
The politics of art in New York: an Australian perspective
What do the politics of the Australian and the New York independent arts scene have in common? Surprisingly, quite a…
Off the road: why Australian roadies are at breaking point
Roadies are responsible for getting touring bands on and off stage, and around the country. They’re also at much greater…