Opinions & Analysis
Use Deckchair Theatre closure to fund new Australian work
Playwrighting advocates argue the money that used to go to Freemantle's Deckchair Theatre should be applied to developing new Australian…
Creating opportunities for regional youth
For city-raised musicians it can be a shock to discover the difficulties for young rural players.
Why the Greens are an arts party
In the first arts play in the 2013 federal election campaign the Greens have announced a policy for a $10…
How art changes lives
Becoming an artist can be a liberation, a catharsis, a source of meaning, life satisfaction or existential peace.
Majors disappoint but indie film exports flourish
For the first time in years, no Australian film was released internationally by a major distributor last year. But there…
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.