InReview
Members of South Australia’s creative sector are nervously awaiting the launch of a new state cultural policy, with some optimistic it will herald a new era for the arts while others fear it will end up being a missed opportunity.
Commentary
The new national cultural policy offers plenty of cause for celebration in the arts sector, with South Australia’s small to medium arts organisations among those likely to benefit from increased funding. But there are some noticeable omissions in Revive.
SA arts and culture news in brief: Context Writers Festival returns with three days of events celebrating storytelling, Restless Dance Theatre scoops international award, 2022 Rubies shortlist announced, and an online discussion tackling the thorny topic of “sustainability and responsible arts sponsorship”.
SA arts and culture news in brief: Conference to urge a new public agenda for the arts, 360-degree animated show announced as centrepiece of new month-long Immerse event at West End hub Light, the ‘alternative’ Archibald exhibition comes to Adelaide, production begins on Windmill Theatre’s first TV series, and more.
South Australia’s peak arts industry body is calling for greater government support for creatives affected by the latest pandemic outbreak, saying many won’t qualify for help under the packages already announced.
SA arts and culture news in brief: Adelaide Festival’s 2021 economic impact, the return of a gravity-defying performance at Her Maj, unique contemporary artworks up for auction, local arts sector lists its ‘big-picture’ priorities, the Ern Malley affair brought to life, and Ida Sophia carries the weight of regret.
After months of cancelled shows and events, South Australian artists were finally getting back in front of live audiences – then COVID-19 forced them off-stage again. We look at the impact the ongoing uncertainty is having on the sector.
