Trends and Analysis
When art meets politics
What happens when you cross an artist with a politician? The Basics Rock'n'Roll Party (BRRP) raises questions about the role…
The changing face of philanthropy
Donors are younger, savvier and using a new raft of techniques and vehicles in deciding how they support not-for-profits.
No pain, no gain? The abuse of power in arts education
Does Whiplash, the new film by American Damien Chazelle, glorify or denounce the behaviour of an obsessive teacher?
Fashion victims? How clothes took over our art galleries
Australiaās art galleries are currently enthralled by fashion.
Is arts advocacy working?
The arts industry needs to be less polite and more strategic when it comes to lobbying for sector interests.
Election for the arts
The Victorian state election offers genuine choices and arts policies that acknowledge the transformational power of arts.
Victorian election: arts winners will depend on ballot box
The Coalition is touting 'excellence', Labour 'creative industries'. The result will have direct funding implications for four major projects, the…
How improvised is improv?
Improvisation plays a key role in many art forms, but how much of what we is see is truly spontaneous?
Finding the right business to partner your arts organisations
Businesses like BP and Transfield look like great partners for arts organisations. But if you don't ensure genuine common interest…
Are you ready for young audiences?
Every arts organisation says they want young audiences. But you should be careful what you wish for.