Performing Arts
Communities creating for themselves
Much has been written about creative communities but the stories don't always relate to the same thing. A look at…
Consumed by passion of the carnivale
Carnival arts is a celebration of communities and culture. Value for money when it comes to investing public money in…
When worlds collide and lovers meet
Starting an arts career is like having a new lover - especially if you've hopped from one field to another,…
Music from the Land of Kings
In a world of religious tension, it is music that brings disparate traditions together. India - 'land of contrasts' is…
Ancestral voices speak the language of science and art
Science and art are branches of the same root watered and nurtured in different ways. After centuries of utilizing science…
Counting Culture
It is said that everything has its price, but should that be the case with art? Putting a value on…
Building a future
A climate of dwindling subsidies and fierce competition for corporate sponsorship has left many arts operators struggling to stay afloat,…
Outside the Square
Outsider Art? The term spanks of marginalization and disempowerment. Indeed this form of art has been known by many names,…
Crossover the road my friend
This week London's Medieval Baebes will be jetting across the Atlantic to begin their scarcely anticipated Canadian tour, but it's…
Play it again, Sam
The practice of borrowing from older works to create new ones is well-established among artists. And contemporary performers and artists…