Commentary
Continued cuts in arts funding have seen South Australia fall behind other mainland states in terms of actual spending on the sector, leaving us with a critical lack of cultural infrastructure.
Commentary
A new scheme in the Republic of Ireland provides a compelling model for supporting Australian artists in a way that would have a positive impact on individuals, the arts and the broader community.
New economic modelling estimates up to 75 per cent of people employed in the creative and performing arts could lose their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic, writes Jo Caust. So why don’t they have targeted support?
Cultural activity across the country has been brought to an abrupt halt, with at least 255,000 events cancelled. Jo Faust looks at what support is being offered to artists and arts organisations, and asks: Where to from here?
New five-year arts plans by the Australia Council and South Australia acknowledge challenges facing the sector, but fail to provide vital funding and structural support for a diverse arts culture, writes Jo Caust.
