Trends and Analysis
Do galleries have a responsibility to commission work?
Risk and new creative territory are core to commissioning for some institutions, building visibility and viability in the arts ecosystem.
Warehouse galleries succumb to changing times
After 15-years, an Australian arts institution has fallen to gentrification. The cluster of galleries is being forced to rethink the…
Copyright guide for street art and 3D printing
Did you know that copyright can apply to your tattoo and your tag? We bring you copyright updates from the…
Beyond Bangarra: the centrality of Indigenous art in Australia
With Stephen Page celebrating his 25th year at Bangarra, we explore how white Australia’s attitude to Indigenous art and culture…
The Designer: Decorator or Dramaturg?
Designers are often misunderstood as mere window dressers instead of meaning-makers intrinsic to creative process.
Where does Australia fit in Singapore's regional art hub?
Singapore has positioned itself as a regional hub, throwing vast amounts of money into cultural infrastructure. Is there a place…
The arts community's diversity problem
The arts are how we tell stories about ourselves, yet our sector is failing to embrace cultural diversity, both internally…
Optimism prevails despite uncertainty in the industry
Arts and media professionals are facing tumultuous times but most in the arts are optimistic about the impact of the…
Sorry but the NPEA's not dead yet
The new Minister has admitted he is thinking of 'adjustments' to the NPEA. We examine the evidence that the Budget…
What corporate boards can learn from the arts
Governance done well is often invisible but arts boards deserve attention and imitation.