Opinions & Analysis

Arts Workforce Scoping Study interim findings indicate crisis across sectors
New findings illustrate that Australia's creative workforce is in a critical shape, facing recruitment and retention issues.

The case for those with the battle scars to sit on arts boards
With the make-up of arts boards ever under the microscope, looking to directors from the sector with runs on the…

The untapped potential of theatre-based interventions for mental health
The benefits of using interactive theatre and creative arts activities to educate and build mental health skills.

New report shows Australia in crisis, but offers a pathway to wellbeing through creativity
As social cohesion drops to a new low in Australia, ANAās new report touts creativityās positive impact on wellbeing.

Will the US win?
What will be the impact of this week's US election results on the arts? And what will be the implications…

Queensland election: The Greensā vision for the arts in the state
Publicly-owned spaces for creative activity, a living wage for artists and addressing the cost of living crisis are key platforms…

ACT election: Supporting artists, not just creative infrastructure, through real growth in the arts budget
A Canberra Liberals Government will support local artists by offering immediate financial relief through a one-off 10% increase in grants…

ACT election: letās put art at the heart of the capital
The ACT Greens spokesperson for Arts and Culture, Legislative Assembly member Jo Clay, presents the case for voting Greens in…

ACT election: Laborās vision for the arts in the Australian Capital Territory
Tara Cheyne, ACT Minister for Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, outlines her vision for the national capitalās creative future.

Does generative AI and AI for book editing spell the end of professional editors?
In the world of AI for book editing, professional editors are more than just nit-pickers looking for typos, say the…