Audience Development

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.

Bollywood vibes activate NGV for all at the Indian Community Day
Be transported with Bollywood dancing, dhol drumming and DJ sets at NGV’s Indian Community Day.

Tapping in to gaming subcultures to build new theatre audiences
What happens when a game-obsessed playwright meets two puppet artists who want to make a new theatre work? The answer…

Nine dos and don’ts of video content in the arts
‘Humour is the best way’, ‘be clear about your niche’, 'don’t try to be down with the kids’, plus more…

Building a contemporary museum: learnings with Suhanya Raffel
From studying art history in Sydney to helming the Asia Pacific Triennial in Queensland and now leading Hong Kong’s M+,…

Perspectives on the concept, craft and currency of community engagement
Forward-thinking performing arts organisations are embracing community engagement in new and expansive ways.

A cubicle of one’s own
A one-woman show set in a bathroom and detailing trans experiences that goes from being vulnerable to fiercely unapologetic.

Towards continuum: behind the hardware of digital art
Understanding the self and the future in digital art through artists from the Asian Australian diaspora in collaboration with Sugar…

Returning to Country and supporting regional arts
First Nations artists Gordon Hookey, Ivy Minniecon and curator Angelina Hurley speak about their participation in Bundaberg’s annual Milbi Festival…

Full spectrum: the broad-reaching appeal of Hiromi Tango
Japanese Australian artist Hiromi Tango brings together knowledge embedded in rituals with ancient origins and scientific innovation to create sites…