Opinions & Analysis
Regional creative communities undermined
Northern Rivers towns like Byron Bay and Lismore have long been a magnet for artists escaping the city but they…
Art with audiences, not art for audiences
Audiences used to be passive recipients of creativity. Now they are increasingly part of the creative process.
The dismal future of creative arts education
Australia's best-known playwright attacks the squeeze on creative arts education.
Too many festivals bad for local artists
Arts festivals make politicians feel good but they depress independent artists who don't fit the festival mode.
Understanding health care with a paintbrush
Using painting as a research tool has enabled a new understanding of creativity in cancer support, pharmacy and Aboriginal health.
Director responds to criticism of Parramasala
The artistic director of Parramasala denies criticism it has failed to connect with the local South Asian community.
Not as Asian as it sounds
Lip service to Asian-Australia cultural links is not followed through at the South Asian Arts Festival.
Visual artists' fees: what is the status of artists in Australia?
When it comes to visual artists' rights, how does Australia compare with other countries?
The parlous state of Australian art music
Taxpayer funding of orchestras should be dependent on Australian content.
Teaching scientists to respect the arts
The myth that science is superior to arts would end if all higher education courses included a creative component.