Gina Fairley
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Why art museums will open before performing arts venues
What the data tells us about when, and how, to reopen while getting the cost-wellbeing equation right.

Conquering fear in your reopening strategy
As a national roadmap has been laid out for arts and cultural venues to again welcome visitors, we ask: 'how…

State of play: Comparing government support, or lack thereof
It’s no secret there's a lack of government relief for the arts sector in the wake of COVID-19, but how…

What ScoMo’s lifted restrictions mean for the arts sector
A slow relaxing of restrictions mean that libraries can open their doors, with a staged roll out for galleries, museums…

Fake Aboriginal Art legislation knocked back – again – by Parliament
In an appalling lack of respect, Parliament has again chosen not to pass amendments to consumer legislation this week, protecting…

Isolation is changing the face of arts e-commerce
As traditional arts retail outlets are closed thanks to COVID-19, we take a look at the e-commerce landscape – from…

Carriageworks in administration due to COVID-19
Australia's largest multi-arts organisation is the first to tumble into administration as a result of COVID-19 closures and the lack…

You don’t have to shout to be heard: this regional art prize speaks volumes
The Basil Sellers Art Prize has shaped a community for nearly 20 years; now it is shaping a nation. The…

Know your rights: 12 articles for May Day
From fair use to fair pay, publishing deals and knowing your legal rights during COVID-19 - we arm you this…

The frontline pressure points are different for the regional arts sector
In regional areas, isolation is not new or novel. Rather, the impact on volunteer-led orgs and festivals which drive tourism…