Visual Arts
The most important thing in the arts
As the Australia Council faces $110 million in lost funding, Deputy Chair Robyn Archer argues for the importance of 'saplings…
Negotiating the sharing economy
Online sharing has created new rules of exchange for artists who must find ways of converting followers who like their…
Six ways art can help you find a soulmate
If you're tired of swiping left and right on Tinder, stepping into the gallery might take you one step closer…
Raising the bar for video art
24 Frames Per Second is an ambitious project that brings together 239 artists, dancers and filmmaker in the commissioning of…
Saving energy costs in public venues
Between keeping galleries cold enough for artworks and theatres warm enough for patrons, energy is a major expense for arts…
Is your art a hobby or a business?
Three ways to know whether you are really in the arts business or just kidding yourself about your hobby.
Overcoming loneliness: how art will tackle the next great social challenge
Within little more than a decade, more Australians will live alone than in nuclear families. The arts will be essential…
What life is really like as an artistic director
Running your own arts company is a dream job for many but it's not all champagne openings and calling the…
Eight tips to a healthy workplace
Prioritising mental health can yield both positive economic and cultural benefits for arts organisations.
Too dangerous for the museum
Museums can be safe places for unsafe topics but a leading museum director asks whether there is a point when…