When passion causes more harm than good

How rethinking passion can help arts workers address structural issues and reshape the nature of arts work for the better.

17 Apr 2023 9:00

Grace Ellen Macpherson

Performing Arts

Why passion is doing more harm than good for arts workers. Photo: Kashawn Hernandez on Unsplash.

During the launch of the new National Cultural Policy (NCP) ‘Revive‘ several speakers commended arts workers’ passion, as well as each other’s.

‘Passion is an absolute lifeline for me in the work,’ artist Bek Conroy tells ArtsHub, ‘I don’t think I could do any other kind of work that didn’t have passion as its central driving force.’

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Grace Ellen Macpherson is a journalist, freelance writer and cultural agent based on unceded Gweagal country. She holds a Master of Arts and Cultural Management, a Master of Theatre (Dramaturgy) from the University of Melbourne and is a graduate of News Corp Australia's National Cadet Program. Find her on Instagram @graceellenmacpherson or LinkedIn @Grace Ellen Macpherson.