Sculpture by the Sea staff, over a decade on the job. Images: Supplied.
Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi (SXS) is celebrating its 25th edition this month. It is an incredible achievement for a cyclical event, especially one that is produced by a not-for-profit organisation.
What is equally interesting is the event’s capacity for staff retention over that long history. Festivals typically fall within the gig economy – short contracts for intense work periods, and high-level delivery – a recipe for burnout, and everything but sustainability in the workplace.
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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