Trends and Analysis
ICYMI: A wrap of this week’s arts news
Key NSW organisations make Board announcements, plus festival and program announcements for Theatre Works, ACO and Summer Nights as well…
When to say no to sponsorship
As the climate crisis deepens, should Australian arts organisations reject sponsorship and donations from the fossil fuel sector?
Advocating for mothers as artists
Sustaining a creative career is difficult for mothers, but as Dr Jackie Bailey argues there is a growing awareness of…
Thinking China – how to market to shifting tourism needs
The Chinese-speaking market is perhaps the greatest untapped audience for the arts. Charmaine Wong of Think China Australia tells us…
One skill that doesn’t deteriorate with age
Reading and writing can prevent cognitive decline.
Art in an age of uncertainty
Despite living in an age of uncertainty, Australia Council CEO, Adrian Collette is convinced that there is reason to be…
What Jacinda Ardern’s leadership means for the arts
New Zealand's progressive PM has much to teach other world leaders in her championing of the arts and compassionate government.…
Terra nullius is Australia's unfinished business
Addressing the climate emergency and improving relationships with Indigenous Australians and Pacific Islanders means building people-to-people exchange, according to our…
Can we revive the Australian art market?
Dips in financial markets are having an impact on art sales which has a knock-on to sales of artworks. What…
How artists can survive climate anxiety
Climate despair can be stifling for artists or anyone who doesn’t feel like they are doing ‘enough' to impact change.…