Jo Pickup
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Why is there no minimum wage for a visual artist?
Visual artists’ incomes are precarious at the best of times, so why aren’t there laws regulating their pay and conditions?
Losing long-term sponsors: crises or opportunities?
It’s often said that all good things must pass. But how many positives can you draw from the end of…
Why ideas are worthless in copyright terms
Intellectual Property (IP) for artists is a notoriously difficult and commonly misunderstood area, and artists can easily find themselves caught-up…
Shows are back on… but what’s happening backstage?
The COVID era has spurred a shortage of production staff that is snowballing through venues and companies.
What happens when poets start painting?
Poetry and painting share many connections, but what happens when a poet picks up the paintbrush to create visual art?
What’s happening to arts censorship in the age of cancel culture?
If politics and social media are pushing public dialogue to extremes, what does that mean for artistic freedoms?
Dance review: GLORIA
Ten dancers draw us closer to life’s most essential and magical elements.
How much has #MeToo achieved for safer arts workplaces?
Five years on from when women rallied over issues of sexual misconduct at work – how much has change in…
Where is the final $20 million RISE grant round?
Questions are rumbling as the Government remains tight-lipped on the final round of RISE.
How does your State Gallery show its permanent collection?
What’s the size of your State Gallery’s art collection? And how do they display these works?