Opinions & Analysis
The Australia Council and the erosion of cultural rights
David Berthold, Artistic Director of Brisbane Festival, says we shouldn't restore lost funds to the Australia Council: we should double…
Major arts festivals dismayed by funding reductions
The Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals responds to the drastic reductions in funding for the small to medium arts…
Australia Council giveth and taketh away
Inconsistent decision-making has raised concerns within the Visual Arts sector that the Australia Council’s revised selection process is negligent.
Arts funding cuts hurt literary organisations
Kate Larsen on what the funding cuts mean for Australia's writing and publishing industry and what we can do about…
AMPAG responds to arts funding chaos
The Australian Major Performing Arts Group calls for Australia Council’s funding to be returned to 2013-2014 levels.
Crafting change in Australian arts industry
Over recent decades, Australian craft has felt underappreciated by the general arts establishment. Drawing on its advocacy experience, NAVA will…
Help when AusCo cuts bite next week
With the full Catalyst fund allocated and next week's Australia Council announcement, it could be a turbulent time for those…
Where are the arts in Turnbull's agility spin?
Shadow Minister for the Arts Mark Dreyfus QC responds to the 2016-17 budget and the government's failure to support the…
Why Australian performers struggle in Europe
A tour of European opera companies reveals the roadblocks Australians still face.
Creative industries policy doesn't treat arts as industry
The $115m in new funding in Victoria's Creative Industries Policy isn't as new as it looks, says Shadow Minister Heidi…