Opinions & Analysis
Asking for a blurb for your book
Ever wondered how books get their blurbs? Writers Jane Rawson and Annabel Smith share how they get over the awkward…
Beyond books – the cultural life of libraries
Quietly public libraries have been evolving from books to focus on what they can offer their communities, argues Lisa Dempster.
Separating the art from the badly behaved artist – a philosopher’s view
The history of art is full of artists who were cruel, exploitative, prejudiced or predatory. But should the character of…
What #AusVotes2019 offers the arts
On the eve of the election, here’s how the major parties are fighting for the arts vote.
Opera and the doing of women
A united call to action for cultural leadership and systemic change in opera co-authored by Sally Blackwood, Liza Lim, Peggy…
The Greens plan for Australian creativity
Arts spokesperson Senator Sarah Hanson-Young puts forward the Greens' comprehensive plan to breathe life back into creative Australia.
Does being an Archibald finalist help?
A 13 times finalist, a first time finalist and a regional finalist in this year’s Archibald Prize help answer the…
Who will win this year’s Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes?
No it’s not a leak … but ArtsHub has run the research, and these are our predictions for this year's…
Indigenous Australian composers in harmony
Christopher Sainsbury shares lessons from Ngarra-burria First Peoples Composers program in a new Platform Paper.
Arts policies go missing in 2019 election campaign
To date, neither major party has developed a coherent arts policy in more than six years.