Opinions & Analysis
Why the innovation agenda needs the arts
The arts happen to be very good at exactly the skills the Government has highlighted in its Innovation Statement.
There's a better way to back creative workers
Victoria's new creative industry policy promises new programs to develop creative talent. But research suggests it may not be smart…
Exposing the creative industries fallacy
The idea of creative industries is based on an economy that has no way to count the things that matter.
No money for contemporary art but plenty for history
Current funding priorities mean we close a contemporary arts space while spending millions commemorating the past.
Federal Government’s arts policy lacks balance and credibility
The Catalyst fund to date represents a lack of transparency, invisible successful recipients, and in some cases, a close relationship…
Has the gallery shop gone too far?
There is an argument brewing that the pendulum has swung too far in the creation of arty merchandise in our…
Visitor numbers don’t give the full picture
The numbers show that we need to find better systems for reading museum attendance and engagement.
Jedi art warriors could save our society
The arts may contain the answer to a failing society but only if we stop buying in to the dominant…
State in crisis as arts funding cut looms
The rest of the country is reeling from lost Australia Council funding but for one state, the federal cuts look…
Culture tax would share the big money
Top corporations pay little tax but contribute sponsorship dollars to the arts. A culture tax could close the tax loophole…