Festivals
Why the arts sector loves long lead announcements
Revealing the centrepiece of your program months in advance has become a common tactic, but what value do such announcements…
Fringe themes reveal artists’ deepest concerns
Open access festivals like Sydney Fringe and Melbourne Fringe provide a snapshot of the current cultural zeitgeist.
How to create an Australasian city
Arts organisations committed to long-term cultural engagement with the Asia-Pacific have transformed Brisbane; Bjelke-Petersen would barely recognise his old fiefdom.
Magritte meets robotics
An innovative exhibition in Chatswood melds Surrealism with robotics and audio visual technology.
30 Artists who have made the Biennale cut
2018 Adelaide Biennale of Australian Art unveils its list of artists.
When smaller is better
The impact of an arts festival is easily diffused in a major population centre. If you want your festival to…
Adelaide: on the cusp of a cultural renaissance
From cultural infrastructure and performing arts markets, to Indigenous art and the live music scene, Arts South Australia’s investment in…
South Australia: So much more than the Festival State
Australia's love of Adelaide Festival and the Adelaide Fringe means we sometimes overlook the local sector's dynamic, year round activity.…
Why art in the regions is like an inflatable pool toy
Opportunity is key to the success of regional arts. A new annual festival picks up on the momentum generated by…
Future focused forum explores democratic art of listening
A Gold Coast conference is seeking active participants who understand that we need to practise democracy in order to be…