Trends and Analysis
Light wars pit art against projections
Dripping paint on the walls of the MCA this week is a symptom of the profile of light festivals. But…
What you need to know ahead of the National Arts Debate
The National Arts Debate will enable voters to assess Liberal, Labor and Greens arts policies. Hereās our guide to understanding…
The new cultural cringe
The ingrained assumption that work made by regional companies is of poorer quality than metropolitan productions needs to be fought.
Harnessing the arts voice at election time
A public forum brings the arts sector together to find a unified voice in order to amplify the voice of…
Arts employment opportunities decline but industry grows
The latest research on industry trends is bad news for job seekers but it proves the arts is doing more…
How to make money from your blog
Blogging is a business anyone can get into but only a few can make pay.
Playing in the art-science petri dish
The end of the art-science divide is spurring a new renaissance of creative endeavour.
Exploitation is at the core of the arts industry
We have reached Year Zero, a point where cultural policy and infrastructure no longer serves the interests of the arts,…
Survival should never be the aim
Lisa Havilah explains why cultural institutions should be radical and participatory, and shares her secrets to success.
The Australia Council and the erosion of cultural rights
David Berthold, Artistic Director of Brisbane Festival, says we shouldn't restore lost funds to the Australia Council: we should double…