Policy
Australia Council measures artistic vibrancy
The Australia Council CEO explained a radical initiative to measure intangibles when he launched it at the ArtsHub Conference.
When is censorship justified?
The National Association of the Visual Arts (NAVA) kicked off its Summit with a controversial topic.
The right baggage for the road ahead
In SA arts, the singular legacy of Don Dunstan often manifests in lethargy and deference to the past. We need…
Geelong cash-splash supports edifice not artists
The Victorian Government and Opposition are both promising cash for Geelong Performing Arts Centre, but not Geelong’s artists.
Whose arts policy will Victorians vote for?
Melbourne’s live music scene, graffiti policies, privatisation, funding, international opportunities and a new arts agency are all on the agenda…
Australian Curriculum review changes the goalposts
Only two arts subjects need to be mandatory according to the recent review of the Australian Curriculum.
Shadow Arts Minister Mark Dreyfus says small-to-medium sector ‘hugely important’
The self-described ‘black sheep' of his music-loving family spoke to ArtsHub about the importance of arts education and the value…
Are arts organisations tied up in red tape?
With key services to deliver to the community, arts organisations are nevertheless increasingly forced to excel at the art of…
Corporate money but at what cost, Minister?
After the PM's attack on WA Opera, we asked Minister Brandis if arts organisations should compromise programs for sponsorship.
Why funding only the majors means the arts won’t fly
The Federal Government has consistently reiterated its preferences for funding established arts organisations over the grassroots. But companies like the…