Visual Arts
Exposing the creative industries fallacy
The idea of creative industries is based on an economy that has no way to count the things that matter.
Who got the Catalyst money?
On the eve of the 2016 Budget, the winners of Catalyst funding taken from the Australia Council a year ago…
Creatives share traits with psychopaths
Bold, sexually appealing, risk-taking, arrogant... are you a psychopath or just creative?
Why people choose arts experiences (the wombat's a clue)
Animal insights can help clarify what your audience is looking for and how they see you.
Productivity Commission drops copyright bomb
The Productivity Commission has released a draft report which hacks into existing intellectual property (IP) protection for creatives.
Recording the experience, not just the numbers
Brand, innovation, risk, and legacy are the real contributors to record-breaking audiences numbers in our galleries.
Festival app makes adventurous art accessible
A new app helps festival performers, producers and creators avoid the time-suck of development logistics to focus on making great…
Geelong stakes its claim as an arts destination
With art in unusual places, plans for a green corridor, and continuing tradition in a contemporary songline, there are many…
Slow painting wins in digital age: 2016 Bulgari Art Award
This year’s winner of the $80K Bulgari Art Award, artist Jude Rae champions the importance of slow painting in our…
Anti-burnout advice for freelancers
Fluctuating workloads and financial pressure is a recipe for burnout in freelancers. We've collected strategies to help identify and defeat…