Policy
Budget 2015: What the AusCo cuts mean for you
The principles of independent arts funding are under threat as the Budget foreshadows the greatest shake up since the Australia…
Budget shock decimates Australia Council
Australia’s arts industry is in shock after a dramatic intervention by Minister George Brandis in tonight’s budget.
Australia’s Venice pavilion: from ‘the dunny’ to ‘the black box’
Australia $7.5 million has opened in Venice to general acclaim and the occasional jeer.
In praise of profit
Our major performing arts companies are clinging to an outdated not-for-profit model while commercial theatre makes the money they need.
Budget delivers on arts promises in Victoria
The Victorian Government delivered on its election promises to redevelop key cultural properties when it announced the first budget of…
Inspirational conference returns for arts professionals
Last year's inaugural ArtsHub conference was so successful, subscribers have demanded a regular event.
Performers 'left out' of Creative Industry Taskforce
Performing arts representatives in Victoria have expressed dismay that their sector has not been included in a recently-announced strategy to…
How to generate return audiences
Lost audiences cost five times more to re-engage than it costs to retain them so get retention right.
Has the ANZAC centenary driven arts funding off course?
ANZAC cultural programming has fed millions into arts funding while creative proposals on other subjects are unable to secure government…
Artists in the city
Artists and designers have so much more to offer urban planning that a cosmetic fix.