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![A string orchestra playing in the atrium of a large retail space in front of a staircase. The musicians are masked and wearing black tie dress, with many colourful dresses included.](https://www.artshub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/07/ROCO-performs-at-POST-Houston-horizontal-Daniel-Ortiz_RESIZED.jpg?w=310)
The performing arts company breaking every convention in the book … and winning
For a company working in an art form steeped in tradition, the choice to break away from some of its…
![Two young people (in their twenties) are looking at a large screen image of a colourful AI-generated artwork in a darkened museum gallery space.](https://www.artshub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/07/MemoAkten_Distributed-Consciousness-2023-installation_Phoebe-Powell_RESIZED.jpg?w=310)
What AI means for museums, where big decisions loom large
AI is here and Australian cultural institutions must get in on the action, while also ensuring they can keep control…
![a brightly coloured photograph of #D block lettering that spells: "You are" in white letters, and "You" in dark red letters.](https://www.artshub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/stefan-moertl-MhDiW1c73GI-unsplash_RESIZED.jpg?w=310)
Is the secret of arts marketing really to ‘know thyself’?
A recent international study into arts marketing practices casts light on how an organisation’s core values play a part in…
![An elderly white female artist wearing bold red rimmed glasses in her ceramics studio.](https://www.artshub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/PippinDrysdale20180305_0250_lores.jpg?w=310)
How art trails are building pipelines of new gallery audiences
Artists’ open house art trails are often very popular events in their own right. But they are also a big…
![a artwork on paper that shows 13 multicolored textile shapes in the form of women's lips with stitching over them and drizzles of red earth over the whole composition.](https://www.artshub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/Lips-to-Kiss-and-Dont-Tell_RESIZED.jpg?w=310)
Artist helping Venice Biennale move beyond its history
This year’s Venice Biennale calls for greater diversity and change, and one of its exhibiting artists is part of that…
![arts managers, best workers: A young white woman smiling while "high fiving" a group of three other people.](https://www.artshub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/pexels-olia-danilevich-8145330_RESIZED.jpg?w=310)
4 things arts managers are noticing in their best workers right now
ArtsHub surveyed a range of arts managers to find out what their top workers are bringing to the table right…
![an arm coming through a bright yellow wall, hand holding a white mug.](https://www.artshub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/HERO_Sam-Hojati_-Unsplash_RESIZED.jpg?w=310)
20 creative habits to kickstart a productive day
Need to mix up your morning routine? Starting your day creatively can help set you up with focus and flair.
![pregnant dancers. A ensemble scene from a contemporary dance work on a darkened stage being performed by six dancers one of whom is 30 weeks pregnant.](https://www.artshub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/10/HERO-IMAGE_RESIZED.jpg?w=310)
Shifting the dial on pregnant dancers on stage
It wasn’t long ago that pregnancy could signal the end of a dancer’s career. Thankfully, things have changed, with companies…
![a soccer ball on a soccer pitch against the night sky and stadium lights](https://www.artshub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/shutterstock_2184123683_RESIZED.jpg?w=310)
Writers telling underside stories of the beautiful game
It’s the news no football fan wants to hear – that there are some shady back room dealings in world…
![A glass jar half full of American coins and a few dollar notes labeled with the words "retirement" on it.](https://www.artshub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/shutterstock_70550545_RESIZED.jpg?w=310)
When can artists afford to retire?
The official retirement age in Australia has just gone up. But when do artists typically clock off from their working…