Richard Watts
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Dance Massive diary 2017
ArtsHub's series of snapshot reviews of work presented as part of Dance Massive.
The art of the makeover
Rebranding, expanding and refreshing a company’s identity: there’s more to it than just changing a logo.
How creatives can stop drinking themselves to death
From gallery openings to the ritual of post-show drinks, alcohol saturates the arts. How can we lessen the damage grog…
Creatives slam Opera Australia
The lead creatives of Opera Australia’s Handa Opera production of Carmen on Sydney Harbour are angry that they have been…
Catalyst aftermath: the devil is in the detail
The sector is right to celebrate the demise of Catalyst and the return of money to the Australia Council. But…
Catalyst funds returned to Australia Council
Approximately $61 million in uncommitted funding over four years will be returned to the Australia Council, the final nail in…
ABC cuts hit a sweet note for classical sector
Plans for a new content development fund and a renewed focus on arts and the regions are positive signs say…
How circus can heal the rural-urban divide
A new initiative aims to bridge the schism between traditional circus families and contemporary practitioners.
Why we need to get serious about comedy
No one doubts Shakespeare's comedies are art but contemporary comedians are often dismissed in discussions of cultural value.
Why death is an asset in the arts
Companies large and small are benefiting from bequest programs, but asking supporters to consider their mortality isn’t always an easy…