Much more will be gain through collaboration, than through competitive behaviour. Not only will your ideas gain traction, you will also enjoy working and achieve a better work life balance
Creating Discomfort
Being creative and bending the rules is at the heart of art, yet in doing so we risk creating confusion amongst our audience. We should remain creative, being different, while also considering that when an audience fails to respond it may be they just cant make sense of it all.
Top 10 Concerns
People are impacted upon by issues within society. These issues can dominate our lives and even guide our beliefs and behaviours. What is the role of the arts in regards to the issues that concern our audience?
Call to reduce public sector costs
An article in the Sydney Morning Herald in early February reported upon the intentions of the NSW State Government’s call reduce public sector costs – read reduce staff numbers – as the State Government seeks to balance its budget in the wake of spending on Covid-19 measures. This is not entirely unexpected. I’m sure it…
A Changing Population
Australia’s population is changing, towards a greater number of people where English is not their first language. Arts organisations need to be aware of the diversity within their audience base.
National Art School Program
Exhibition program from National Art School gallery for first half of 2021.
Circular Economy in Arts
A circular economy offers opportunities for arts organisations to reduce costs and minimise harmful impacts upon the environment
Selling art online
Selling art online offers opportunities for artists and gallery owners, however the process requires time, money and commitment.
Ozzie Street Art
Street art has emerged from its ignoble beginnings and serves as a timely reminder to never judge a book by its cover
A fish rots from the head
A fish rots from the head, leadership starts at the top – with effective governance – if arts organisations want to be truly diverse then start with a diverse governance group
Artistic Program
You cannot produce great art if you leave your artistic planning till the last minute. You will be forced into producing the tired, old, stuff of the past.
Money and Time
Arts organisations have to fight for every paying customer or audience member; competing for people’s money and their time. Accessing and utilising available data may help them build their family of supporters and build revenue.