Policy
International coalition battles for artists' rights
UNESCO work on the status of the artists, a New York certification program and a Canadian exhibition right all have…
Legal battle delivers a win for artist
When a public art commission was cancelled, artist Tim McVeigh sued the City of Vincent Council and achieved a precedent…
Plugging the gaps in arts value research
Despite more than 500 studies, reviewers say better research is needed to convince policy-makers that strong arts activity generates happier,…
AusCo 'flexibility' isn't necessarily a good thing
The Australia Council's dissolution of art form specific boards plays into a homogenisation of creativity that fails the specific needs…
Back from the beach with serious questions
Beyond all the Top Tens, the arts faces some serious questions in the new year.
Snap election means Arts Party misses out in Queensland
The Arts Party had planned to contest the 2015 Queensland election but it has been ambushed by the early election…
Why be a peer reviewer?
Australia Council has opened up its lists of peer reviewers and participation can have long term rewards.
A big year for the Australia Council
It's been a huge year for the Australia Council with changes in peer assessment, grants and a new Strategic Plan.
2014: a difficult year for the arts
Many in the arts will be glad 2014 is over as they reflect on a year of straitened circumstances and…
How arts create economic value
The arts are the most powerful asset business and government have for branding, deal-making and creating a unique proposition.