Museums
Australia Council showing the stress
The Australia Council is restructuring for life to manage Fifield’s Catalyst regime. Some current staff have been made redundant and…
Why you bother to work in the arts
An arts career isn't chosen for money nor for status. But cultural activist and musician Katherine Zeserson believes she knows…
Ambitious vision for creative industries in Victoria
The Creative Industries Taskforce has delivered 42 recommendations for a better-funded creative sector delivering economic and social benefits.
Awards not just for the top tier
Queensland GAMAA Awards and NSW’s IMAGinE Awards recognise the importance of small to medium museums and galleries within the arts…
Catalyst contradictions revealed at Senate Estimates
A top public servant says Australia Council nominated the figure of $8 million as the amount needed to save small-to-mediums.…
Mitch Fifield: Why Catalyst is different
As the sector assessed the pros and cons of the new Catalyst model replacing the NPEA, the Minister explained his…
Catalyst Guidelines: S2Ms win, independence loses
Guidelines have been release for Catalyst, as the Government backs away from the NPEA. They are a win for small-to-mediums…
Learning from reality television
The arts used to pursue cultural popularity but decry popular culture. Not any more.
Shrinking market in museum jobs
The Australian Museum has cut 50 jobs from its 380-strong staff, reducing opportunities for stable careers in the sector.
Dinner party answers every arts believer needs
Arm yourself with smart comebacks to the people who insist on telling you arts funding is a waste of money.