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Government arts funding over time: are we ahead or behind?
Drilling down into aspects of public arts funding reveals some important trends.
What AI means for museums, where big decisions loom large
AI is here and Australian cultural institutions must get in on the action, while also ensuring they can keep control…
What a surge in art prize entrants reveals about arts participation in Australia
Many Australian art prizes are receiving record entries. The reasons behind this growth suggests some shifting dynamics are at play.
Circus artists latest to be caught up in changing insurance market
Rising insurance costs are hitting some parts of the sector hard. Among the worst affected are independent circus artists, whose…
Dance review: Nocturnal, Subiaco Arts Centre
Four performers plumb the depths of mind and body through states of darkness in this contemporary dance work.
I'm a freelance creative: should I be getting paid super?
Workplace laws around freelance arts work can be confusing at the best of times. But when it comes to the…
Same-sex versions of Romeo & Juliet setting new bar on ballet's mainstage
Does the upcoming ballet season of Romeo & Juliet at Sydney Opera House challenge convention or is it simply a…
Performance review: FAKE, The Rechabite
This interactive exploration of our online 'realities' and our true selves proves a stirring journey.
Do 'pay what you can' schemes boost ticket sales?
In these economically tough times, is now the right moment for more arts companies to try new ticketing models to…
What's changed for artists’ incomes? Throsby-led research paints harsh view
Findings from Creative Australia’s latest six-yearly demographic research into the working lives of artists reveals some concerning trends.