Film
The soft-glove politics of Indigenous festival programming
How important is Indigenous programming within festival culture, and has it moved beyond mere box-tick politics.
Writers miss out on e-book payments
When libraries lend books to the public, authors and publishers receive remuneration from the Government under the Lending Rights schemes,…
Building arts in the suburbs
When arts companies focus their activities on the inner city, the suburbs that could benefit most from the arts miss…
Why it always feels like the festive season
Our major festivals are increasingly finding themselves in competition with the growing number of festivals initiated by arts centres.
Understanding the copyright battleground
The creative sector's battle over copyright is likely to come to a head in 2017. We decode the jargon and…
Switch your New Year's resolution for one you can keep
Many New Year’s resolutions fail because they focus on fixing or changing ourselves. There is a better way to start…
Diversity is a white word
The superficial scramble for cultural diversity is not addressing the deep causes of exclusion and the power imbalance in the…
Teaching doctors empathy through art
Health care students are developing their empathy, moral insight and cultural awareness through a program that helps them look at…
How to facilitate a panel successfully
A great moderator can make the difference between a boring discussion and a memorable one. Here are some tips to…
Shining hope into 2017
Having put the challenges of 2016 behind us, we've asked a range of industry figures to share some optimism for…