Deakin University research shows taking risks can build diverse audiences

Deakin University has released the findings of its most recent research into arts organisation audiences, and the outcomes are interesting.
Diverse group of people seated and chatting against dark blue background. Audience.

‘New research from Deakin University has found that Australian arts organisations require widespread organisational changes to attract people of different ages, cultures, gender identities and geographic locations, as well as people with disability.’

This is a key finding of the new national study Changing organisations to diversify arts audiences, which was launched last week (5 September). It is a fascinating report and offers a deep dive into a topic that often feels beyond reach, despite earnest efforts to diversify and grow audiences.

Unlock Padlock Icon

Unlock this content?

Access this content and more

Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's National Visual Arts Editor. For a decade she worked as a freelance writer and curator across Southeast Asia and was previously the Regional Contributing Editor for Hong Kong based magazines Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. Prior to writing she worked as an arts manager in America and Australia for 14 years, including the regional gallery, biennale and commercial sectors. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Twitter: @ginafairley Instagram: fairleygina