How to write a great strategic plan
Harnessing a creative vision into a workable strategic model needs acute thinking, skillful writing and huge commitment. Chinese military strategist and philosopher Sun Tzu inspired this…
10 new words to fake it in the art world
A screen grab of Old Navy (USA, 2014) television advertisement satirizing the pretentious language of the contemporary art world. Source Ottawacitizen.com I take a look at…
Viral activism: art form of our times
Harvard medical students stage a die-in 9 December 2014; via Instagram @AshleyBSunshine Artists have long addressed social, political, gender and racial issues through their art.…
Is Instagram art?
A picture is worth a thousand words; an algorithm is worth a billion pictures – how is Instagram altering creativity? Audience poses and posts with Richard…
Is art a commodity?
Speculation, flipping, bid rigging and guarantees all serve to bolster the global art market but at what cost to transparency and lower tier galleries? ‘Christies had…
Conflict over copyright – is it fair?
The arts sector is deeply divided over the introduction of fair use into the Australian Copyright Act, as was evident during the VIVID panel discussion on…
Can performance art be collected?
In recent years we have seen a revival of performance art but its ephemeral nature can create collection issues. Image: Tino Sehgal’s Kiss purchased by MoMA.…
Riding the textured trends of philanthropy
What are the trends, successes and pitfalls driving philanthropy in Australia today? Put simply, philanthropy in Australia is growing. CEO of Philanthropy Australia, Louise Walsh, opened…
Understanding your audience
We are finally getting good research on the arts; how can you use it to develop your audience? The Australia Council for the Arts released new…
The Art of Branding
Should financially strapped arts organisations be spending money on developing brand identity? Image source Designsteinsmmg When dollars are limited the question of effective spending is particularly…