Trends and Analysis

Poll: 50 women making an impact in the visual arts sector
Recognising 50 Australian women leading the visual arts sector today.

5 Australian BookTubers shaping our taste
These Australian BookTubers are amassing hundreds of thousands of views for their reviews of a diverse mix of books.

Shortfall in incomes draining visual arts sector, says new report
Australia’s visual and craft arts sector is likened to the gig economy in a new four-year study.

Inside South Australia’s new 10-year cultural policy
ArtsHub dives into 'A Place to Create', South Australia’s new strategic plan for the arts.

Why your coffee is important to your creativity
Countless creatives cite coffee as an essential part of their daily routine. But is it possible to get the buzz…

How podcasts help comedians find their niche
These days, it can feel like every comedian alive has a podcast and the boom shows no signs of slowing…

New report says social cohesion is at critical juncture
The new report from national think tank, A New Approach, has recommendations for addressing Australia's fracturing social cohesion.

Federal Budget 2025-26: how does it benefit the arts?
The new Budget offers little in the way of arts sector-specific support, leaving many peak bodies disappointed.

Revealed: Meta pirated millions of books to train its AI engine
A new investigation has revealed Meta used millions of pirated publications to train its new AI systems.

Advocacy body warns Australian music in crisis, targets marginal seats
With rising national concerns over streaming services and a troubled live music industry, the national 'Save Our Arts' campaign is…