2015: How did the visual arts come through?

2015: How did the visual arts come through?

2015 was more than just a budget cut! We give you the year from the top attended exhibitions to the…

Nine ways to cope with being a casual

Writers and artists have always had erratic work. But the casualisation of the workforce means arts managers and curators do…

Becoming location independent

Life as a digital nomad takes a little more than a laptop and a Lonely Planet guide.

Julie Lomax heads to Liverpool

Director of Visual Arts for the Australia Council, Julie Lomax will head to the Liverpool Biennale next year.

David Walsh reveals “Stuff we are planning to do”

Dreams have become plans for Mona's next stage with a reveal of designs, acquisitions and footprints for the future

Outgrowing the ‘ta-dah!’ moment in contemporary circus

The pause for applause after completing a trick regularly punctuates circus shows – but is it impeding the art form’s…

Learning from reality television

The arts used to pursue cultural popularity but decry popular culture. Not any more.

Dinner party answers every arts believer needs

Arm yourself with smart comebacks to the people who insist on telling you arts funding is a waste of money.

Five rules for an artist's budget

If you are not playing by these budgeting rules, don't expect the numbers to add up on an arts income.