Trends and Analysis
Only 8% of UK artists come from working class background
A new study making waves in the UK finds that people from low-income backgrounds are less likely to become artists.
The Big List: the visual arts in 2022
The visual arts offered the return of the 'full experience' this year, and it didn't disappoint. ArtsHub looks back at…
Female artists earn less than men; larger gap for women from non-English speaking backgrounds
David Throsby, Katya Petetskaya and Sunny Y. Shin examine the latest data regarding arts incomes.
51% of indie artists considering a career change, says new report
Theatre Network Australia’s latest survey of independent artists reveals that mid-career artists are more likely than emerging or established artists…
Are ‘quiet firing’ and ‘quiet quitting’ real in the arts?
Are the arts the perfect breeding ground for the global trend of ‘quiet firing’ and ‘quiet quitting’, systemically plagued by…
Is the 'side hustle' actually worth it?
Working multiple jobs is on the rise. But is the extra money worth the time (and tax) it takes up?…
Has opera lost its mojo?
The National Opera Report warned of a lack of 'vibrancy' in opera. A new research project hopes to find it.
A rethink of how 'Boomers' impact the arts
Why non-city based Baby Boomers offer the best opportunity for growth across the arts. We look at new findings.
Male artists dominate galleries
New research explored whether gender imbalance in galleries is because ‘women don’t paint very well’ – or just discrimination.
Reality check comes before National Cultural Policy
Blue-sky thinking about the arts is essential but the sector needs support right now, argues Chris Bendall.