A New Approach to Funding the Arts
Sponsorship in the arts is declining but there is a way to reverse the trend
9 trends that will shape the cultural sector
This year J9 marks its ninth anniversary, so we’d like to share nine trends that will support cultural organisations in a time of economic uncertainty to increase their resilience.
The Rise of Place-Based Giving
The intergenerational transfer of wealth, migration to regional Australia and unprecedented investment in arts infrastructure presents a significant opportunity for arts and culture fundraisers. Every Saturday in 1945, my mother and her sister would travel from the farm to the small town of Tocumwal on the Murray River for a dance held at the local […]
Delicate dance: Sydney Festival boycott raises broader questions – Sydney Morning Herald
When they attend an arts event, I doubt many people consider how that event is funded while they wait for a live performance to begin. Few audience members are aware of the pressure on arts companies to find the financial support needed to complement government funding, assuming those companies are fortunate enough to receive it.