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Be careful what you wish for

Sudden success might sound like a dream but it can cause arts organisations many sleepless nights.
22 Jun 2016 12:00
Gina Fairley
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When a small festival or arts organisation suddenly takes off, you might think the directors would break out the champagne and relax. Instead they frequently find themselves coping with new logistical challenges and increased bureaucracy, managing large audiences and complex systems they had not anticipated.

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Gina Fairley

Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's National Visual Arts Editor. For a decade she worked as a freelance writer and curator across Southeast Asia and was previously the Regional Contributing Editor for Hong Kong based magazines Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. Prior to writing she worked as an arts manager in America and Australia for 14 years, including the regional gallery, biennale and commercial sectors. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Twitter: @ginafairley Instagram: fairleygina

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