(L)earning Curves on the Streets of Melbourne

The transforming role of local government. More enlightened attitudes towards art making are coming from all levels of government and from property developers and others - often at the urging of those various levels of government.

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Shedding the Bark

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The Case of the Cigarette and the Egg

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The Spirit of Collectivism: A Brief Guide to Melbourne's Artist-run Galleries

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Living Off Your Art: New Figures on Artists' Income

Artists are particularly vulnerable to economic downturn for two main reasons...the business cycle and the role of other jobs in a tight employment market.

David Throsby

Showing Art On Your Terms

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No Vacancy: The Art of 400 Artists

Looks at the artist run space 'No Vacancy' located in Melbourne, Victoria.

Maggie McCormick

Showing and Working Together in WA

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Robyn Taylor

Sophistication in the Country

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Designs on Shopping

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Critical Mass/ City Art/ Artists' Initiatives

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