arts policy
How much value can economists bring to the case for more public arts support?
Amid funding declines and rallies to ‘save our arts’, how much weight can economists bring to the case of proving…
‘Stronger together’: Victoria’s arts sector rallies for a sustainable creative future
A marching band, puppetry parade and 2000 voices made themselves heard in Melbourne this week – but the Rally for…
Landmark survey finds most craft and design practitioners earn less than $10,000 a year
Australia's craft and design practitioners are highly trained and deeply committed, but rewards are slim.
First NSW arts report card: strong growth but the state’s artists are worried
It’s mixed results in the NSW Government’s inaugural arts health check. The contribution of the arts to the state’s economy…
Australian screen composers protest AI’s copyright dodging at Screen Music Awards
‘Australian creativity is not free training data.’ says Antony Partos, who leads the Human Made campaign.
Australian authors fight the watering down of copyright law for AI
Anna Funder, Charlotte Wood and Markus Zusak speak out at the Joint Select Committee on AI.
How did Geelong become Australia’s first and only UNESCO City of Design?
Geelong Design Week puts the regional city's design culture in the spotlight. But how did it become a global design…
Arts Centre Melbourne workers secure 13% pay rise after historic strike action
Workers secured a major pay and conditions settlement – could it set a new benchmark for arts wages?
Victorian Labor Party pledges to better support local music if re-elected
The pledge arrives as the Victoria Labor Party prepares its campaign for the November election.
To survive, Australia’s performing arts needs urgent action
The performing arts and entertainment industry is at a crossroads, but there are practical steps we can take to secure…