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Wind ships of change for not-for-profits
Not-for-profits are operating in a new paradigm of social enterprise, performance based outcomes and ethical investment.
Impact investing for culture
The arts can benefit from creative new investment structures including microfinance, business incubators, loans and capital funds.
Blood, sweat and fears: establishing an independent theatre company
Plans, personnel, the right project – a number of ingredients are required when setting up a new theatre company.
When art meets politics
What happens when you cross an artist with a politician? The Basics Rock'n'Roll Party (BRRP) raises questions about the role…
Queensland's independent scene fights on, wounded
A year after devastating funding cuts savaged the sector, Brisbane's independent scene is still fighting but some have fallen.
Fashion victims? How clothes took over our art galleries
Australia’s art galleries are currently enthralled by fashion.
Victorian election: arts winners will depend on ballot box
The Coalition is touting 'excellence', Labour 'creative industries'. The result will have direct funding implications for four major projects, the…
How improvised is improv?
Improvisation plays a key role in many art forms, but how much of what we is see is truly spontaneous?
Finding the right business to partner your arts organisations
Businesses like BP and Transfield look like great partners for arts organisations. But if you don't ensure genuine common interest…
How to work with conservative communities
From Benalla to Mandurah, communities can be resistant to change. The solution is to listen to their concerns.