Writing and Publishing
Arts budget 2016 doesn't hurt (much) but doesn't heal
For the arts, the 2016-17 budget is steady as she goes: it neither inflicts major damage nor helps heal the…
There's a better way to back creative workers
Victoria's new creative industry policy promises new programs to develop creative talent. But research suggests it may not be smart…
Exposing the creative industries fallacy
The idea of creative industries is based on an economy that has no way to count the things that matter.
Who got the Catalyst money?
On the eve of the 2016 Budget, the winners of Catalyst funding taken from the Australia Council a year ago…
Creatives share traits with psychopaths
Bold, sexually appealing, risk-taking, arrogant... are you a psychopath or just creative?
Why people choose arts experiences (the wombat's a clue)
Animal insights can help clarify what your audience is looking for and how they see you.
Productivity Commission drops copyright bomb
The Productivity Commission has released a draft report which hacks into existing intellectual property (IP) protection for creatives.
Festival app makes adventurous art accessible
A new app helps festival performers, producers and creators avoid the time-suck of development logistics to focus on making great…
Geelong stakes its claim as an arts destination
With art in unusual places, plans for a green corridor, and continuing tradition in a contemporary songline, there are many…
Anti-burnout advice for freelancers
Fluctuating workloads and financial pressure is a recipe for burnout in freelancers. We've collected strategies to help identify and defeat…