Australia

Gaybies
From sperm donors to gay dads seeking surrogates, the diversity of Rainbow Families is illustrated here.

Matthew Mitcham’s Twists and Turns
Matthew Mitcham comes close to being a universal genius for our time.

Webisodes: do they really get you into mainstream television?
The Katering Show is one of dozens of brand new webisodes competing for attention - but it comes with a…

Fears museums split would damage lobbying power
A new peak body could leave both galleries and museums weakened, argues Museums Australia.

Yours the Face
Yours the Face is a stunning, multi-layered work that offers deep insight into the humans buried inside the fashion industry.

Moneybag: latest opportunities
From new grants to prizes and awards, ArtsHub compiles this week's opportunities to get money: Chippendale Art Prize offers cash…

Forget passion – unpaid work keeps fringe festivals afloat
Fringe Festivals have powerful positive economic impacts for cities but not so often so the performers who make them.

Making programming decisions
Australia's biggest classical music event is an opportunity for more than 50 classical musicians but how does the director decide…

Making a pact with the devil
Coal corporations, oil companies and casinos have money to spend on the arts. Should you steer clear or mine their…

New giving models target fear of failure
A new startup is fusing social motivation with crowd sourced charitable giving to advantage Accessible Arts.