Opinions & Analysis

What we stopped when we stopped ArtStart
ArtStart was cancelled in the wake of last year's arts funding cuts. One of the last participants explores why the…

Outing anonymous authors
The identity of novelist Elena Ferrente has been exposed, creating an international storm around the right of authors to remain…

Shriver's hot button speech on cultural appropriation
There were walkouts and howls of protest when Lionel Shriver attacked the concept of cultural appropriation but she believes restricting…

National Portrait Gallery shows how to advance science
Skillful art may be just what science needs to polish its image.

Where to next for arts philanthropy in Australia?
What is the state of arts giving in Australia, and can more be done to foster arts philanthropy?

What is an artistic director and why does STC need one?
A flagship theatre company can transform a city’s view of its place in the world, prompting conversations on issues of…

Support to jump the mid-career hurdle
Career funds and fellowships aimed at mid-career artists acknowledge that the need for support doesn't end when you hit thirty.

Should you discount tickets to fill empty seats?
Discounting fills houses but it can come at a price in future sales and audience perceptions.

'Commutainment' rules the Millennial market
Self-made YouTube vlogs are creating a revolution in the control and distribution of entertainment.

The stuff we don’t talk about
VIDEO: Leaders in arts and disabilities open up about mental health challenges and how the sector can handle them better.