Writing and Publishing
Good for lawyers, bad for creators
The Productivity Commission's proposed changes to book licensing would mean less money for writers, composers and fillmakers but not lawyers.
Regional voices ignored by regional arts inquiry
A Parliamentary Inquiry into access to media and the arts in regional and rural Australia failed to hold public hearings…
Audit your copyright assets for dollars
Copyright is not a simply case of protection; by strategically planning and auditing their copyright organisations can monetise those assets.
Enough! is the message from 38 visual art signatories
Leaders in the visual arts sector respond to the stripping of organisational funding in a joint statement.
Finding the theatre in the politics
A bricklayer at a barbie held the key to turning the tragedy of asbestos into Dust, a dramatic case study…
Exploitation is at the core of the arts industry
We have reached Year Zero, a point where cultural policy and infrastructure no longer serves the interests of the arts,…
Survival should never be the aim
Lisa Havilah explains why cultural institutions should be radical and participatory, and shares her secrets to success.
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…
Trending: Yoga in the Museum
Does your yoga practice need a little visual inspiration – a little creative connection? A wellness trend emerging internationally across…
Winners announced at NSW Premier's Literary Awards
A total of $305,000 was awarded across 13 prize categories on Monday night at the State Library of NSW.