Opinions & Analysis
A force for good: arts leadership and the individual
There are more requirements in a leadership role than just acknowledged expertise in a particular art form.
10 questions for the next CEO of the Australia Council
Recruitment is now underway for the next Australia Council for the Arts CEO. Here are some of the key points…
Get over it: straddling the arts-sport divide
Sport excels at creating the kinds of universal metaphors and epic narratives that artists always strive for – so why…
Hobart’s poorer suburbs are missing out on the ‘MONA effect’
Contrary to hype around this 'MONA effect', the museum’s benefits do not seem to be being shared with Glenorchy, the…
Why mutual respect allows us to make better art
Artists do their best work when they feel confident to play, when they feel they are not being judged, when…
More women as Chairs required to fix arts gender problem
If the present demographic of arts leadership is to change, then gender equity at every level needs to be addressed.
How to improve your employability
In the era of the gig economy, one of the core skills all artists and arts workers need to master…
Data shows that people trust museums more than newspapers
An American study shows that in our climate of fake news and hyped media cycles, stability and trust is found…
Ending the street fight
This week’s Meeting of Cultural Ministers has the opportunity to be ambitious and end the fight between sectors and art…
Why Fringe Festivals are the centre point of our culture
Recent events may have left some artists questioning the validity of the Fringe model. Simon Abrahams, Creative Director/CEO of Melbourne…