Longevity can seem an elusive concept in the current arts funding climate, so we asked a few established organisations to share their experiences of success.
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At a time when many small to medium organisations were badly hit by funding cuts – some even forced to close their doors – there were also a remarkable number celebrating milestone anniversaries.
Is it sheer tenacity? Or is there more to long-term success? And how difficult is it to sustain change and growth when the goal posts keep shifting and audience tastes change?
Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW.
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