Small to medium sector vital to SA arts, report finds

A new report measuring the impact of South Australia’s small to medium arts organisations shows they are a critical part of the state’s creative sector, making work experienced by 1.8 million people a year, says the Arts Industry Council of SA.

Competition, 'corporate-speak' and dark ironies: two new arts plans

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.

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra playing at the Town Hall. Photo: Shane Reid

Marshall "considering" concert hall as part of new arts plan

South Australia’s first arts plan in almost two decades has raised hopes a long-awaited concert hall for Adelaide could become a reality, while funding changes have been flagged for arts organisations.