Opinions & Analysis
10 buzzwords that dominated the arts in 2018
Our language tells us a lot about who we are: our confidence, our embrace of trends, our professionalism and our…
From lusty blows to pulled punches: on arts criticism in Adelaide
As a decline in long-form criticism erodes audience literacy, writing that demystifies the making of professional theatre will become even…
Creating Queensland’s future
The path forward for Queensland’s arts and cultural sector over the next 10 years and beyond is now open for…
The myth of the general audience
In her 2018 Philip Parsons Memorial Lecture, playwright Alana Valentine speaks about the power of the collective experience and those…
Why we need greater support for cross-disciplinary artists – especially women
Artistic Director of Chamber Made, Tamara Saulwick, reflects on the lack of time and opportunity for artists to gather and…
Resisting the idea of the solitary artist
Intellectual property is a hotly debated topic among artists and creatives. Artist Melissa Laing shares her opinion here with a…
The arts are more than industries: stability needed in the sector
In the lead up to the Victorian state election on 24 November, Greens MLC for the Southern Metropolitan Region and…
A creative state to be proud of
In the lead up to the Victorian state election on 24 November, the Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley MP…
The numbers don't add up: a response to the MPA Framework
Instead of taking the opportunity to make our funding frameworks fit-for-purpose, we're being asked to finesse an inherently flawed system…
Moving forward – a clearer vision for the Arts in Victoria
In the lead up to the Victorian state election on 24 November, the Shadow Minister for the Arts and Culture…