This week's top art news articles
From ticket sales during a cost-of-living crisis to funding struggles and new theater initiatives, we'll round up the week's most-read stories every Friday.
Why did this multi-arts organization lose its federal arts grant?
Brisbane staple Metro Arts has failed to secure funding from Creative Australia for four years, impacting the lives of many artists.
Which festivals are breaking records despite the cost of living crisis?
The rising cost of living means many people are still feeling the financial pinch. But certain festivals are experiencing record growth. How do they achieve this?
Reflections on government involvement in the arts in Australia
Art and politics are forever intertwined, but governments from all walks of life need to see this sector as something to be celebrated for its own sake.
Highlights: Visual Arts Calendar from January to June 2024
Look no further. ArtsHub has classified visual arts for the first half of 2024.
New initiatives open doors for independent theater makers
Queensland Theater's Door 3 program will see three successful applicants, whether organizations or individuals, receive the keys to the Diane Cilento Studio.
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Why is the art world still a meritocracy?
Part lottery, part systematic exclusion: three artists talk about the limits of meritocratic approaches and imagine how the art world could do things differently.
RED Gallery changes hands, artist still in debt
Artists fear the new ownership will further delay a settlement after speaking out about RED Gallery's payment obligations.
Exhibition Review: Salote Taware, Carriage Works
This exhibition captivates the viewer and explores how objects become vessels of identity.
A survivor of conversion training spins a story into comedic gold.
Ace RL's “blasphemous musical comedy” brings the experience of church-led conversion practices out of the darkness with humor, authenticity, and joy.
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This week's top reviews
art hub We use a 5-star rating system. Here are the most read reviews this week:
Opera Review: Orpheus and Eurydice, Sydney Festival ★★★★★
Far from detracting from the fun, the acrobatics add to the complexity of this classic opera.
Opera review: Il Tabarro, Sydney Festival ★★
Ambitiously staged on board a lighthouse, the production struggled to survive.
Musical Review: “Grease: The Musical, Her Majesty’s Theater” ★★★
While certainly colorful and energetic, this production doesn't update the flavor of the original.
Musical Theater Review: The Choir of Man, Arts Center Melbourne ★★★★1/2
Singing and dancing in a pub atmosphere brings bubbly joy to everyone.
Theater review: Bluey's Big Play, QPAC ★★★★1/2
Pop culture phenomenon Bluey and Bingo become puppets in this experience well-crafted for ages 8 and under.
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Caring as much as you do was killing you
We need to talk about burnout in the arts and how to recognize it.
10 tips for combining work and study in the arts
Be realistic and get organized. From timeboxing to flexible work, these ideas can help you find balance and reduce the risk of dropping out.
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