Performing Arts
How to handle criticism and naysayers
For any artist, the sting of criticism is inevitable. Here’s how to distinguish when it’s useful, how to handle it,…
'Tampergate' – lessons for arts boards and managers
The leadership of any organisation in sport, the arts or the corporate world must have a clear understanding of its…
A beginner’s guide to the foggy wilderness of ambient music
Brian Eno’s 'Music For Airports' celebrates its 40th anniversary this month. To celebrate, we explore the ambient genre.
How ArtChain will revolutionise the art market
The art world is embracing blockchain technology but what is this global trend? And why is this Australian innovation leading…
Creating jobs: the push for women in gaming
With only 18% of women employed in the Australian game industry, one organisation is looking to change the tech landscape.
Five grounding techniques to cultivate resilient ensembles
When creating work that addresses our tumultuous social and political climate, it's important to have processes in place which protect…
Social practice: embedding art in community
Looking back over 12 years of social practice in Sydney’s West, Curator Anne Loxley speaks to ArtsHub about how C3West…
Writing from life: creating a stage play about a community
Playwright Alana Valentine discusses process, premise and procrastination in this extract from her new book, Bowerbird.
No laughing matter: comedy in the wake of #MeToo
The #MeToo movement has revealed the widespread extent of sexual harassment, and brought down comedy legends like Louis CK. What…
A blueprint for risk-taking
Risk-taking leads to richer and more nuanced creations, but what conditions are required to allow organisations and artists to take…