Television
Too early to celebrate Catalyst's demise
Ministry for the Arts staff are reportedly 'overwhelmed' by the extra work required by Catalyst, adding weight to claims that…
Ten must-see shows at Melbourne Festival
Venture into the rich array of dance, circus, theatre, music and more on offer at the 2016 Melbourne Festival.
Music academy thrown a government lifeline
After eight years of discussion the future looks secure for a national centre for excellence in classical music training.
Outing anonymous authors
The identity of novelist Elena Ferrente has been exposed, creating an international storm around the right of authors to remain…
Fighting on in the shadow of Black Friday
Tenacious arts companies are hanging on but six months after the loss of Australia Council funding the sector has been…
Turning a free lunch into a gravy train
Whether you are a wannabe, a winner or a frustrated also-ran, working the award scene can be rewarding.
Catching the wave of social impact
Social impact is difficult to measure but it's not impossible to measure the power of the arts to effect social…
Philanthropy is not future ready
Philanthropy is failing to fulfill its promise as a radical disrupter, the National Conference by Philanthropy Australia was told.
Knowing when your art is successful
We have metrics to judge audience engagement and box office figures, but no formal process to gauge aesthetic success.
Award rewards innovative thinking
Risk-taking, analysing the potential in any situation and looking for creative solutions to existing challenges are vital to creative thinking…