And the centre of arts innovation is … Perth
Western Australia’s cultural scene is flourishing. As Perth booms with mining wealth, its international festivals are expanding and the local scene is a melting pot of renewed creativity.
View ArticleLabor are ‘philistines’ on arts: Brandis ignites policy debate
Get set: we might finally be about to have a genuine debate on arts policy. Ahead of the long-awaited release of Labor's National Cultural Policy, shadow minister George Brandis fires up to Crikey.
View ArticleNational Cultural Policy out at last — and it’s a big win for arts
The federal government's National Cultural Policy, released today, is a big win for the arts generally -- it's got new money and plenty of policy reform. But there are losers.
View ArticleDelahunty: kudos to Crean for prising arts money from Treasury
Former Victorian ALP arts minister Mary Delahunty reflects on how hard it is to get money out of Treasury boffins for the arts, and provides a few pointers to would-be arts ministers.
View ArticleArts funding winners grin, but some criticism for Crean report
As the dust begins to settle on Simon Crean's Creative Australia policy, most arts and cultural leaders have been overwhelmingly supportive of the new plan. But there are a few dissenting voices.
View ArticleDo government film subsidies add up? Yes, and no
The federal government is giving a big Hollywood studio $21 million to film a remake of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in Australia. Is it money well spent? It does return, but not where it's needed.
View ArticlePost-Crean, arts shake-up begins — with winners and losers
Simon Crean is gone, but the Gillard government is pressing on with its Australia Council reforms. It might face opposition to the decision to scrap artform-specific representation.
View ArticleIs money for Australian art in Venice a little rich?
Australia is getting a new pavilion at the Venice Biennale, largely funded by private donors. But very few of us will ever see it. The rich are spending more on art, but do we really benefit?
View ArticleBroadcasting and arts: boost for ABC, SBS and Conversation
Crikey examines how media and culture organisations fared in this year's budget. The ABC and SBS are smiling -- and the ghost of Simon Crean lives on.
View ArticleA discordant sound travels from Wagga to world stages
Mat Schulz found a place where experimental music was brought into the fold in the Polish city of Krakow. Sanjay Fernandes catches up with him in Germany.
View ArticleThe ripple of Australian art that radiates outwards (all the way to Crikey)
The arts is a living, breathing monster; roaring in our major cultural spaces and dingy laneways near you. Crikey is diving into the pond with the launch on Monday of Daily Review.
View ArticleArts sector pulls out the big guns to fight the culture war
A new arts lobby group will crunch cultural spending by federal electorate, and use focus groups to hone a pro-culture message, reports Ben Eltham. But will it work? The post Arts sector pulls out the...
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Patrons object to Australia Council’s new Venice Biennale transparency measures
Why are wealthy philanthropists upset about changes to Australia’s presence at the Venice Biennale? Maybe because they can no longer run their own show. The post Patrons object to Australia Council’s...
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MYEFO shell game liberates $5.4 million from arts funding
The federal government has sprung yet another surprise funding raid on the Australia Council, writes Ben Eltham. The post MYEFO shell game liberates $5.4 million from arts funding appeared first on...
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In conversation with new arts think tank program director Kate Fielding
The inaugural director of Australia’s new arts and culture think tank has her work cut out for her. The post In conversation with new arts think tank program director Kate Fielding appeared first on...
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A UBI would help artists about as much as it would help precarious workers
That champions of universal basic income think the lives of artists — or any workers — would flourish under UBI shows that they are out of touch with the wealth systems they are trying to disrupt. The...
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How do you fix the arts sector? Tony Burke has some ideas
Labor’s Tony Burke has a surprisingly big vision for the arts, but can he back it up? Crikey sat down with him to find out. The post How do you fix the arts sector? Tony Burke has some ideas appeared...
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Dog days for Australian kids’ television
Bluey is now the most popular show in ABC iView history. So why do industry insiders say children’s content creators are fighting over the scraps? The post Dog days for Australian kids’ television...
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Arts and the budget: ad-hoc approach reflects Coalition’s misunderstanding of...
Despite a boost, this year's budget highlights the fact that the Morrison government lacks vision for our cultural sector. The post Arts and the budget: ad-hoc approach reflects Coalition’s...
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Finally, some decent arts policy! But who actually cares?
Labor’s proposed boost to arts funding comes after a decade of declining public support. Funding isn't the only problem the sector faces. The post Finally, some decent arts policy! But who actually...
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