Opinions & Analysis
Why we fail when we talk about talent
Using the word 'talented' as praise and encouragement devalues hard work, skill and learned ability. We need to use better…
Are you an imposter?
Mob are allowed to ask respectful questions about where you come from and who your people are. This is so…
What does new NZ government mean for creativity?
The Big Idea asks creative leaders how Aotearoa's political shift to the right could impact arts, culture and heritage –…
Cultural collaboration between remote Kimberley art centres
Through collaboration and shared resources, remote Kimberley art centres strengthen cultural practice and promote a unique identity.
The Moving State of Circus: opening keynote from the Australian Circus Summit
The keynote speech by Darcy Grant, Artistic Director of Gravity and Other Myths, presented last week at NICA’s Australian Circus…
Arts organisations say they want to be ‘cultural leaders’ – but are they living up to their goals?
Should our leading arts companies take a stand more often?
On the referendum and intersectionality...
Now that Australia has voted, what's next? And how did the Voice to Parliament referendum differ from the postal vote…
Activists will tell you that trans roles should go to trans actors – I disagree
When a certain children's author is played by a trans performer and a trans character is played by a cis…
Mental health is a human right: we're talking about a revolution
World Mental Health Day is a chance to question the systems that undermine human happiness and creativity.
Is reading in crisis?
Outtakes from the VOLUME Symposium find that it’s time for urgent action, as national reading rates decline.