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.
Mel O’Callaghan
Centre of the Centre will be O’Callaghan’s first largescale exhibition in an Australian public institution. The exhibition comprises three distinct yet interrelated works – a large-scale video work, a performative aspect and selected glass sculptures. On display at University of Queensland Art Museum till 22 February 2021
Impact
The impact of Covid upon artists has been well recorded. Have we provided the same degree of recognition to the impact upon those working in the background at arts organisations?
Revenue For Content
Many art orgs are creating digital content – for free – their next challenge is to develop capacity for generating revenue, and shifting expectations of their audience away from free content. The hybrid arts organisation of the future will be different to the organisation pre-Covid.
Your Own Art Gallery
Operating your own art gallery is not for the faint hearted, there a many factors that contribute to success, or may combine to bring you to your knees. It takes a long time to build a family of supporters while also building relationships with artists.