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New philanthropy models bringing in much needed funding
Which new philanthropic arts initiatives are making high-value contributions to independent arts projects?
4 things arts managers are noticing in their best workers right now
ArtsHub surveyed a range of arts managers to find out what their top workers are bringing to the table right…
Major new museum show unshackles convict stories from myth
The exhibition spotlights freedom fighters among Australia’s early convicts to reframe well-worn narratives around their fates as dispossessed victims. Instead,…
Artists showing women’s bodies as (still) a battleground
In the week of International Women's Day, ArtsHub speaks to two artists whose recent work explores the politics of women’s…
Dance Review: Wayfinder, Perth Festival
A dance work where colour and sound collide to spark both contemplative and euphoric energies.
International views on Australian circus
This year’s Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) turns the spotlight on circus and physical theatre, and there is at least…
Theatre Review: Logue Lake, Perth Festival
A new take on the thriller genre offers many twists, with some revelations landing better than others.
Why hide your light under a bushel? Lessons in signage for arts spaces
The power of art often lies in its subtleties, but when it comes to promoting your arts space, the opposite…
Dance Review: Coalescing Towards, State Theatre Centre of WA, Perth Festival
A feast of hypnotic movement delivered in idiosyncratic style by a stellar cast of independent dancers.
Taylor Swift effect: blessing or curse for arts audiences?
Ahead of her Australian tour dates, Tay-Tay mania is in full swing. But can the local arts sector expect any…