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The future of aesthetic use of access in art
Access is not only something for presenters to address. As successful works are created and mounted by diverse artists, it's…

Doing it for the kids: the tiny revolution in our art museums
Kids are no longer an unwelcome presence in our art museums. Three of the country’s leading experts in children’s programming…

Is the sector over-reliant on volunteers?
When you call a plumber do you stop and think "is this person getting paid?" No, because we have labour…

The art of writing an opinion piece
A strong opinion piece can enlighten and embolden a reader, while a poorly constructed argument can be noxious. So how…

Why Captain Cook remains a contested national symbol
Last week's budget allocated $48.7M to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Cook's landing at Botany Bay. But controversy over Cook…

What sponsors want from the arts
Sponsorships are not philanthropic donations – they are business investments from which companies want a return. We ask major sponsors…

Short term contract, long-term exhaustion
Working on the festival circuit is like a fairground ride: fast paced and exhilarating, but also exhausting and hard to…

Out of the lounge room, onto the dance floor
From Darwin to Melbourne, dance lovers from all walks of life unite for Big Dance.

Untold: The hidden urban art festival underneath the Nylex clock
Part of Melbourne’s iconic Nylex clock site has been transformed into a three-storey pop-up gallery in a bid to raise…

Creating work from personal experience
Sharing personal stories with the world can be emotionally taxing. Performance artist Jodee Mundy reveals what it takes to create…