Audience Development

15 new art spaces you suggested we visit
Step off the beaten track and explore these new art spaces, from the unconventional to the community-orientated.

Can NFTs ‘do good’ for theatre?
Turns out one NFT community has a $10M funding pool, and here is how Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is making…

Opportunities and awards
Opportunities for young and emerging artists, Geelong Art Prize winner takes home $30,000, 2022 National Indigenous Music Awards unveil finalists…

ARIs 'worried about their livelihoods' as pandemic drags on
What concerns are artist-run-initiatives in Adelaide and Canberra facing post lockdowns?

Classical music, new ideas: growing the fine music audience
Ideas and initiatives for expanding the classical music audience beyond its established, ageing demographic.

Queensland music trail receives $20M investment
Slated to launch in 2023, the Queensland Music Trails will combine live performance with unique regional destinations to invigorate the…

Why opera companies should explain themselves better
Peter Tregear argues more needs to be done to help opera audiences contextualise the art form beyond the vocal spectacular.

A new trend: artist car boot sales
Is it about broadening opportunities for artists in our post-pandemic world, or downgrading the value of professional practice?

Audience hesitancy is Omicron’s new curse
Omicron has increased audience hesitancy around attending arts events, but is change in sight?

Flexible thinking replaces old subscription models
The pandemic has forced new ways of thinking, including new approaches to subscriptions and seasons.