Features

22 arts anniversaries in 2022
Recapping the milestone moments and anniversaries celebrated by arts organisations in 2022.

Female artists earn less than men; larger gap for women from non-English speaking backgrounds
David Throsby, Katya Petetskaya and Sunny Y. Shin examine the latest data regarding arts incomes.

Reflecting on a smashing year of glass
2022 was the United Nations International Year of Glass (IYoG2022). Did it make a difference for glass artists?

A summer festival sampler to whet your arts appetite
Performing Arts Editor Richard Watts selects 10 intriguing summer festival productions to include in your 2023 arts calendar.

What makes a good museum and gallery shop?
While funky jewellery and creative home decor are cool, what’s better are products with deep local engagement that create one-of-a-kind…

Art that drives social change
From celebrating queer communities and creating safe spaces to championing authentic First Nations voices, how will art make us see…

Things to know at your first ever classical music concert
Professor of Music, Timothy McKenry, shares some handy tips to keep in mind when attending your first classical concert.

Is a writing career a viable option in Australia?
Funding cuts and the need for a living wage for writers figure strongly in the discussion about the future of…

Vale 2022: Saluting those we lost this year
ArtsHub salutes the lives and careers of the artists, performers and patrons who took their final curtain call in 2022.

How COVID-response online arts are still thriving
Lockdowns may be behind us, but audiences continue to engage in online arts, with some surprising trends emerging.