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Rise of social media hacking devastating creative small businesses
A timely warning for all creative professionals: social media account hacking is rising, and your small business may be more…
New arts merger no forced downsizing, but a chosen path to growth
What started as friendly conversations between two arts CEOs has led to a performing arts company merger designed to benefit…
Artists respond to bullying accusations against international director
A statement from an esteemed choreographer in response to bullying accusations has sparked conversations about changing directorial practices in the…
The case for 'quiet paintings' in turbulent times
The allure of abstract art is a mysterious thing. But an artist with 50+ years’ experience in the genre sheds…
Cross-sector theatre partnership to dive deep into family violence
A theatre company with two successful cross-sector partnerships already to its name continues its work with community organisations to cast…
War memorial sculpture takes on new resonance after Defence Royal Commission report
As Australia faces difficult truths about its Defence Force this week, we are reminded of the power of art to…
Message to arts boards in the wake of MSO crisis
In a tough time for arts leaders, some in the sector are speaking up about arts governance structures... Is it…
Outcry over SA Museum restructure reveals systemic government funding cuts
An overwhelming public backlash to a proposed SA Museum restructure prompted the SA State Government to tell the Museum to…
pvi collective delivers carbon invoices to fossil fuel companies
A collective at the apex of interventionist art used the language of economics to open dialogue with fossil fuel companies……
Galleries harnessing art-foodie crossovers: what’s in their secret sauce?
As a state gallery dips its toe into fine dining at an exhibition, ArtsHub spotlights others who know the power…