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Wednesday, November 14

Cuts 'threaten SA’s global reputation as an arts centre'

Adelaide, especially in arts and culture, has always liked to think of itself as being ahead of the curve. But recent announcements – including those in yesterday’s budget – suggest we’ve decided to buck that trend, writes Gail Kovatseff.

Is Arts SA losing status? | DPC's 'acting, acting' CEO | Dutton's spinner in SA

In today’s Notes on Adelaide, Arts South Australia loses its executive leadership not long after being stripped of responsibility for a range of high-profile organisations, a surprise “acting, acting” CEO for the Premier’s Department, and we remember the brief involvement of Peter Dutton’s spin doctor in South Australian politics.

Wendy Orr, Jodie Webster and Justine Larbalestier. Photo: Andre Castellucci

2018 Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature

These biennial awards, run by Arts SA, were announced in a special ceremony at Adelaide Writers’ Week, followed by a VIP function in the Torrens Parade Ground Drill Hall.

"We will no longer be silent": SA arts workers make a plea for safety

A group of women, trans and non-binary people working in South Australia’s arts sector have made an impassioned plea for a “zero tolerance” approach to sexual harassment and bullying in the industry.

Our libraries need more, not less, money

The State Library of South Australia is a treasure offering knowledge, pleasure, a window to enlightenment – all of which are threatened when libraries become a soft target for government cost-cutting, writes author Stephen Orr.

Arts chief hits back at withering critique

The head of Arts SA has hit back hard at criticism of the State Government’s support for the arts.

2015 Ruby Awards

The 2015 Ruby Awards, recognising outstanding achievement in South Australia’s arts and culture sector, were presented this month at the Samstag Museum of Art.