Opinions & Analysis
An exhibition for all (white) Australians
The NGA describes Tom Roberts as an artists loved by 'all Australians'. Only if all Australians were middle-class, educated and…
How the art market is failing Australian artists
The private gallery is dying. The next generation of artists will be marketed through online galleries, art fairs and a…
Mitch and George’s Excellence Adventure
Six months of battles spurred by the May budget cuts to the Australia Council, the NPEA and now Catalyst have…
Catalyst contradictions revealed at Senate Estimates
A top public servant says Australia Council nominated the figure of $8 million as the amount needed to save small-to-mediums.…
Political correctness destroying poetry slams
Poetry slams needs to decide if they want to be propaganda machines, sheltered workshops, friendly performance outlets or competitive art…
Finding ears for new music
Orchestras and opera companies complain audiences don’t want new repertoire but an audience for new music can be built.
A borrower be: why the arts needs loans, not just grants
Philanthropists are increasingly interested in capacity building and impact investing but while small-to-mediums take advantage, a new Platform Paper says…
Sorry but the NPEA's not dead yet
The new Minister has admitted he is thinking of 'adjustments' to the NPEA. We examine the evidence that the Budget…
Utopia and how to get there
Dreaming of a vital arts sector can be empowering but it can also be depressing.
What corporate boards can learn from the arts
Governance done well is often invisible but arts boards deserve attention and imitation.