Opinions & Analysis
On the future of touring
The show can’t always go on, but it can shift, pivot and be reimagined.
How Australians are surviving lockdown through the arts
New research by Frederic Kiernan, Anthony Chmiel, Sandra Garrido, Martha Hickey, and Jane W. Davidson looks at the role of…
Creating unexpected encounters
Why do we need unexpected encounters in our lives now more than ever? Esther Anatolitis explains and suggests three small…
Embracing risk aids good governance: advice for Boards and arts workers
Recent conversations about Boards suggest we all have things to learn when it comes to leading the companies we love.
Gender inequality at UK’s Royal Opera
A new study by Caitlin Vincent, Amanda Coles and Jordan Beth Vincent investigates women’s representation at one of the world’s…
Pasifika Pride and the power of visibility
Filmmaker Jessica Magro has many reasons to celebrate the artistic success of Pacific Islander hip-hop artists.
Playing our part: a regional perspective on the current arts crisis
NORPA’s Julian Louis calls on all levels of government to acknowledge the complexity and interconnected nature of the arts industry…
Visual arts sector overlooked in COVID relief support
The National Collecting Institutions Touring program has received $1M but the visual arts sector trails well behind performing arts and…
A new ‘policy imaginary’ for Australian art and culture
Strengthening the arts in Australia means re-learning the language of public good, argue Tully Barnett, Julian Meyrick and Justin O’Connor.
Advocacy that’s local, informed and connected: from research to action
In times of crisis, how can we use research for big picture change?