Visual Arts
On the Move: latest appointments and resignations
Despite a quiet time of the year, movement is still taking place in the arts.
Indigenous and disadvantaged artists will suffer under NPEA
Witnesses at day one of the Senate inquiry in Sydney have stressed the damage wrought by the government’s raid on…
Is originality over-rated?
In the age of the mash-up, adaptations, reappropriations and covers can provide a more viable stream of work than doing…
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.
Perth’s international empathy festival
A theme of empathy and understanding runs through the 2016 Perth International Arts Festival program.
David Bowie: The man who didn’t sell the world
Australian audiences seem to prefer French impressionists or contemporary local art to the much touted celebrity paraphernalia of David Bowie.
How to budget on a variable income
Stop using your erratic income as an excuse to avoid taking control of your finances
Optimism prevails despite uncertainty in the industry
Arts and media professionals are facing tumultuous times but most in the arts are optimistic about the impact of the…
The Forgotten Notebook
Betty Churcher’s gift from the grave is an exquisite postscript to her life’s work. Every art lover will want a…
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…