Visual Arts
Why we are burning out in the arts
Working long hours for low pay, fighting for budgets and the emotional exhaustion tied to creative output are a recipe…
The new economy: a golden age for artists
The 'connection economy' may bring a golden age when artists are appreciated more and maybe even paid better.
Welcoming phones in the theatre
Technology is giving audiences back their voice, prompting some theatre companies to embrace their digital critics.
What the new cultural policy means for NSW arts
Western Sydney, metropolitan Sydney & regional NSW are the big winners from a policy that sets ambitious targets for cultural…
New Minister, authors share doubts about Book Council
New Minister for the Arts Senator Fifield has already expressed doubts about the plans for a Book Council. He may…
Secret Garden
Djurberg and Berg's premiere appearance in the Southern Hemisphere is rich with macabre delight.
Are artists making money from streaming?
Streaming has overtaken physical formats as the number one way music is consumed but are creators getting a fair share?
Multicultural programing beyond the ‘box tick’
The way we engage and exhibit multicultural communities has changed over the 21-year history of Casula Powerhouse, which serves Australia's…
Liberal MP prefers Shakespeare sans Bottom
An artwork inspired by Macbeth’s witches has been dubbed ‘appalling’ by the Member for Hughes, Craig Kelly. The result is…
Moneybag: latest money news
Nominations now open for Australia Council Awards