Trends and Analysis
Election & the arts: Weighing up the policies
Speeches by Tony Burke and George Brandis at Blacktown Arts Centre on Monday may be the closest thing we get…
Top Ten Myths about Creativity
Solitary geniuses and mad creatives make good fiction but research shows the truth about creativity is more prosaic.
Why we Need a Ministry of Culture
Aggregating culture in one department would lead to better measurement, better resourcing and a genuine assessment of cultural impact, argues…
The minefield of cultural measurement
Arts strategist Julianne Schultz says we need to start measuring the value of culture, an important but risky venture.
ArtsReady welcome, but arts training still in trouble
The Federal Government’s announcement of new funding for arts training can’t paper over the problems confronting the sector.
Very long form performance gets audience attention
It is fashionable to complain that hyper-connectivity leads to shortened attention spans . But maybe not.
National Live Music Office a huge win for Australian music industry
It's been a long time coming, but Australia finally has a plan for saving live music venues.
Arts get more research money (for now)
Creative arts and humanities are receiving more research funding thanks to a rule change but the good news may not…
Saving the book industry
The Collaborative Book Industry Council has prepared a roadmap for the industry. Will it be enough?
Small performing arts orgs make it big globally - for a price
Small-to-medium Australian performing arts companies are enjoying a growing international reputation but at a high cost.