Trends and Analysis
Parramatta leads Australia in street libraries
Parramatta tops the nation in global Street Library movement.
The problem behind sensational damage in galleries
From the Van Gogh-inspired Swarovski chair to closures at the Louvre – damage and security staff shortages present a new…
King's Birthday Honours List 2025
A beloved broadcaster and columnist, a Nobel Prize-winning author and Australia's highest-profile filmmaking couple are among this year's honourees.
The rise of 'cores': how Cottagecore, Goblincore and Weirdcore are shaping art in 2025
From mushrooms to liminal spaces, how niche internet aesthetics are shaping the next wave of visual culture through a diverse…
Futureproofing the next generation of arts workers in regional Australia means fixing the $50,000 degree problem
Emerging research from LabNorth points to a troubling pipeline problem: it is becoming increasingly difficult to source young, qualified arts…
Mr G returns: why artists still cringe and relate
Chris Lilley's satirical version of a drama teacher, Mr G, has resonated with Australians for more than two decades. But…
Support Act's Wellbeing Helpline is now open to all creative arts workers
A win for accessibility, developed with the help of Federal Government support via Creative Workplaces.
Building an artist network to break through the social media noise
As social media marketing reaches its endgame, artists are searching for new ways to build their network and market their…
The cultural value of craft: how craft communities strengthen regional identity
Practising a craft is about so much more than providing an income stream; it's about resilience, connection, regional identity and…
Cost of living is no match for FOMO when it comes to live music consumption
Australian audiences are willing to 'break the bank' to see their favourite acts live.