Writing and Publishing

Is critical dialogue a dying art?
Recent debate on The Conversation serves an opposition between print and online media, but online reviewing deserves a fair go.

Live performance revenue bigger than film and television
The best new data on Australia’s performance sector in many years shows a healthy industry with revenue close to that…

Artists on the dole: the cost of the cuts
Many artists under 30 rely on Newstart to supplement dismal incomes. How much hardship will Joe Hockey's benefit cuts cause?

Conflict over copyright - is it fair?
The arts sector is deeply divided over the introduction of fair use into the Australian Copyright Act, as was evident…

Changes likely for online censorship
ACMA acknowledges Australia's restricted access system for online content is outdated and questions its effectiveness.

Crowdfunding moves beyond project funding
The latest player on the crowdfunding scene is bringing back the role of the patron with on-going funding models.

10 great works of art we have lost forever
Fires, earthquakes, and plane crashes kill art too. Here are 10 great works of art we'll never lay our eyes…

How will changes to Arts NSW funding structure affect you?
With promises of greater sustainability and less red tape, things are looking up under the Arts and Cultural Development Program.

NSW Arts a reshuffle casualty
The new Premier of NSW, Mike Baird, has announced a Cabinet reshuffle, and the Arts Ministry was among the changes.

Arts at the ABC
Three of the ABC Arts decision-makers shared information about what they are looking for and what slots are available.