Is there a secret to surviving in the arts landscape? The short answer is “no”. Despite the shared challenges – largely, not enough funding or resources – arts organisations have an incredible capacity to be resilient and push forward. To call on a theatrical adage: “the show must go on”.
‘Some things haven’t changed – we have always showcased cutting-edge contemporary creative practice. But we have also evolved and engaged with cultural, political and social changes to continue as a leader in the Australian craft and design context.’ Cahill adds that, today, the organisation also has ‘a deep commitment to First Nations’ creative expression, and projects that consider environmental solutions driven by good design’.
