Features
First Australian gallery to open in Asia
On the eve of Australia’s first commercial gallery opening in Singapore we talk about the impact of risk and vision…
Learning from disabled audiences
Access isn't just about ramps and doorways, it's also a new way of thinking about audiences that has ramifications for…
Playing in the art-science petri dish
The end of the art-science divide is spurring a new renaissance of creative endeavour.
Aging population a career opportunity for artists
Aged care facilities may be the next theatres, with an in-built audience ripe for cultural stimulation.
Finding the theatre in the politics
A bricklayer at a barbie held the key to turning the tragedy of asbestos into Dust, a dramatic case study…
Making “sense” of the visitor experience
By activating senses other than sight, curators force audiences out of their zone of complacent viewing
Survival should never be the aim
Lisa Havilah explains why cultural institutions should be radical and participatory, and shares her secrets to success.
Who are the new guard?
Among the gloom of last week there’s a bright note: some companies have received multi-year organisational funding for the first…
Risk taking needs to happen in the board room
In the old model artistic directors came up with risky ideas and boards applied brakes. But smart governance likes a…
Five ways to improve your acting
Learning to ignore external stimuli, extending your vocal range, and how to pull a script apart are all skills aspiring…