Opinions & Analysis

Can technology help us empathise?
Technology doesn't have to a barrier to human connection; it can be harnessed to combat everything from mental health struggles…

Continued support for Tasmania’s arts sector
A reelected Gutwein Liberal Government will provide a 50% increase in operational funding for Tasmania’s cultural and creative organisations, says…

Beyond the horizon: a response to the Australia Council’s National Touring Scan
While welcomed, the National Performing Arts Touring Scan does not go far enough, argues Performing Lines CEO Marion Potts.

We need a national day for the arts (from the archives)
Australia has public holidays for agricultural shows, football finals and a horse race. Why don't the arts have a public…

Arts Minister criticised over funding speech citing arts as 'clubbish'
Addressing the Sydney Institute this week, Arts Minister Paul Fletcher outlined key reasons the government funds the arts, but stepped…

Are NFTs already on the nose?
Could the stratospheric rise of NFTs be on the turn? And has this tech folly damaged the value of the…

NFTs: The Pros and Cons
While the media has been full of opinions on NFTs and their recent stratospheric rise – we take a look…

Arts sponsorship raises ethical questions
Can Perth have an ethical and sustainable Fringe Festival?

How to create a Disability and Inclusion Action Plan
Janice Florence from Arts Access Victoria and Emily Sexton with the Arts House team explain how and why they spent…

Arts leaders look back on COVID (and ahead)
15 arts leaders use the lockdown anniversary to reflect on the past year's learnings, and check their stepping moving forward.