Trends and Analysis
The most read ArtsHub stories of the decade (2010-2019)
Over the last ten years we've been following stories that matter to the arts sector, from funding cuts to how…
The Big List: The Visual Arts in 2019
2019 was big: big on political unrest, big on international imports, big on empathy and wellness, but mostly, big on…
10 buzzwords that dominated the arts in 2019
Our language tells us a lot about who we are: our embrace of trends, our professional priorities and where we…
When to say no to sponsorship
As the climate crisis deepens, should Australian arts organisations reject sponsorship and donations from the fossil fuel sector?
Advocating for mothers as artists
Sustaining a creative career is difficult for mothers, but as Dr Jackie Bailey argues there is a growing awareness of…
Thinking China – how to market to shifting tourism needs
The Chinese-speaking market is perhaps the greatest untapped audience for the arts. Charmaine Wong of Think China Australia tells us…
One skill that doesn’t deteriorate with age
Reading and writing can prevent cognitive decline.
Art in an age of uncertainty
Despite living in an age of uncertainty, Australia Council CEO, Adrian Collette is convinced that there is reason to be…
Terra nullius is Australia's unfinished business
Addressing the climate emergency and improving relationships with Indigenous Australians and Pacific Islanders means building people-to-people exchange, according to our…
China’s pursuit of diaspora artists
Artist Badiucao hides his identity to avoid the attention Chinese authorities as one of many creatives who are under surveillance.