Film
National Opera Review: listening but to what end?
The Opera Australia Review will short change Victoria, and itself, if it ignores useful comparisons with the Victorian Opera.
The best councils for the arts: ACT, NT and TAS
We’ve clocked up the frequent flyer points to bring you this final slice of the best arts regions for NT,…
The pros and cons of profit share
It’s a common contract among indie theatre-makers, but the prevalence of profit share agreements also warrants some concern.
Collecting art on a budget
It might be hard to believe, but you don’t need a cool 10K to kick off an art collection. Here’s…
Consolidated evidence shows value of the arts
Multiple studies prove the arts improve health, education and economic outcomes, a review of 90 research projects has shown.
Plugging the gaps in arts value research
Despite more than 500 studies, reviewers say better research is needed to convince policy-makers that strong arts activity generates happier,…
Embracing the elusive
Following widespread reaction to the powerful contention that art should disturb not please, we publish Leysen's full speech.
AusCo defends new grants model
Humphrey Bower's attack on Australia Council's new structure is based on misunderstanding, argues the Council's CEO.
Depression, cancer, grief...lining up to be made miserable
Why do we plumb life’s darkest depths to make our art – and why do audiences seek out such experiences?
On the Move: latest appointments and resignations
A major music position opens up while a number of positions are filled in theatre.