Trends and Analysis
New research shows dire straits for creative freelancers
A new study sheds light on the difficulties faced by those freelancing in the creative sector.
Why we need an arts party
The new Arts Party is not a small issue party. There are good reasons why all of Australia needs this…
Why ticket sales are declining
Oversupply, increased price sensitivity or maybe they just don’t like the program? Audience research casts a new light on a…
Why Tasmania deserves extra funds
The Australia Council figures released last week showed Tasmania receives a disproportionate slice of funding. So it should.
Arts vulnerable in Education Review
A review into demand-driven university places may make it harder to access education in the arts.
Savage Queensland arts cuts
The defunding of fifteen mid level arts organisations in Queensland has sent the sector reeling, while others look to an…
Measuring the value of the arts
Ticket numbers don't tell the whole story but how do you calculate the value of empathy, transformation or community-building?
The doctor is in: Why are artists doing PhDs?
Is a doctoral degree really useful for a career in the arts or are artists using higher degrees to buy…
Why are we so obsessed with Gallipoli?
No less than three Dardanelles specials hoisted the flag at last week’s film market in Cannes. Yawn.
Women the world's first artists?
New archaeological research suggests women were the principal artists behind ancient cave paintings.