Grants and Funding
Big spenders look for smart philanthropy
Top donors are every bit as engaged in the arts as creators and have their own philosophies and priorities.
Coalition signals backing for arts elite
George Brandis is showing support for the controversial Melba Foundation, which was defunded after peer review.
Art Gallery’s fate hangs in the balance
While large-scale arts organisations are quietly pleased with NSW’s budget, Newcastle Art Gallery has been left in the lurch.
Youth arts sector fights for the future
The defunding of Young People and the Arts Australia last year shocked the youth arts sector; now its members are…
Greens double commitment to arts
The Greens have called for another $10 million in annual funding for the Arts, this time directed to Regional Australia.
The new censorship: a campaign against arts funding?
Was the police raid on Paul Yore's Linden Centre exhibition really the start of a right-wing campaign against arts funding?
Damien Hirst among $6million art auction investors
The online art auction business Paddle8 has raised $6 million from a group of high profile arts investors.
Federal funding secures arts in Orange, but what about Newcastle?
Funding for one NSW regional gallery is great for some, but others still lie in wait.
Investing in public broadcasting
Public broadcasting is driven by volunteering and contributions but it will die without a modicum of Government support.
Queen's Birthday Honours recognise contributors to the arts
Ken Cato and Fiona Hall are among the best known honourees but performers, donors and administrators were also acknowledged.