Opinions & Analysis
Are we finally counting right?
A push for greater gender equality in exhibitions at major art museums appears to have gained traction, but can the…
The value of the regional blockbuster
The big name, big traffic exhibitions are not the exclusive domain of city venues, and the proven trend that 'regions…
Fighting the slaughter of arts journalism
If we want good arts journalism it may just be up to us as content consumers, not because of cuts…
Artists on film – is Australia on trend?
With the recent release of two feature films about Australian artists, we take a look at the hidden agendas and…
Sector self-sabotage: hiring the wrong people
Arts organisations are prioritising commercial and business skills in new employees instead of innovation and creativity, research shows.
What the arts industry can learn from Lego
In times of challenge, organisations in different sectors can teach the arts valuable lessons about streamlining and sticking with what…
ArtsHub supports marriage equality
The forthcoming postal survey is unnecessary, but we urge you to vote yes in order to help change Australia’s unjust…
Artist-centred leadership and the future of the arts
The sector is no longer just looking at itself; it is beginning to look at the world outside the arts.…
The 70/30 split versus truly valuing an artist’s work
A world in which dealers would take a 70% commission on an artist's work is a world beholden to the…
Does predictability make a good exhibition?
Predictability wins when surveying the art scene of another nation – in this case the Philippines – rather than the…