Opinions & Analysis
Getting the most from arts-business partnerships
Arts organisations need to learn to articulate the benefits they can offer to business.
Peak organisations: Who Ya Gonna Call?
Most artists are better with ideas than insurance. Thank heavens for peak bodies to look after the nuts and bolts.
Valuing the people who make the programs
In order to maximise the potential for communities to develop cultural enterprises and social inclusion a stronger emphasis needs to…
Breaking out of Melbourne's theatre ghettos
Melbourne's theatre community is locked into geographical ghettos that miss opportunities south of the Yarra.
Performing arts skills are being lost
Old style hands-on training taught skills that young performing artists are not learning.
Theatre companies can't afford to perform in WA's State Theatre
Prohibitive costs mean theatre companies often find it impossible to make a profit at WA’s State Theatre.
Are arts and sports equally good for you?
Research is attempting to compare the mental health and wellbeing outcomes of arts participants and spectators with sports participants and…
Avoiding prosecution as an arts employer
Most arts organisations use casuals but if you treat employees as contractors you could be breaking Australian law.
10 productions to book for in 2013
No doubt it’s going to be a brilliant year in the performing arts. Here are 10 of the many productions…
10 Movies to look out for in 2013
Prequels, sequels and reboots will continue to rule 2013, but there is plenty of films to look forward to. Here's…