Opinions & Analysis
Circus training instead of school sports? Now there’s an idea
Social circus can assist young people in developing focus, discipline, teamwork skills and self-esteem, say researchers.
Australian Curriculum review changes the goalposts
Only two arts subjects need to be mandatory according to the recent review of the Australian Curriculum.
Are arts organisations tied up in red tape?
With key services to deliver to the community, arts organisations are nevertheless increasingly forced to excel at the art of…
Why Melbourne needs a circus festival
A handful of shows in the Melbourne Festival or Fringe is not enough; the art form needs a dedicated festival…
What's normal in visual arts?
In a tidal way of change, do things ever stay still long enough to embed a ‘normal’ state of affairs…
Creating a future for opera
Finding new audiences for old art forms means pushing both geographical and generational boundaries.
Melba encore: where is the value?
At the heart of controversy behind special funding of Melba is whether the money is delivering value to the community.
Glaring omission of artists among Women of Influence
CEOs, scientists, activists and innovators have been named on a list of 100 Women of Influence released today but not…
Artists can shine a light on nature in the dark
Do artists have a role or a responsibility to address ecological problems in their work?
What makes a festival a festival?
Festivals are not just about the presentation of work: they celebrate communities.