[ad_1] With their ability to creatively respond to, interpret and positively disrupt contemporary culture, artists have always been a vital part of the community. Through their practise they have the capacity to open up dialogues and inspire conversation while creating work that excites, intrigues, delights, disgusts or possibly even frightens us. They also make beautiful
[ad_1] Justin Flach, managing director of wealth strategy with Ascent, says that he has noticed many affluent clients view collectibles as a viable investment option. “Academic research has shown that artwork or any other collectible can serve as a countercyclical holding during times of market volatility,” he says. “But keep in mind that artwork is
[ad_1] The Creative Futures Fund supports extraordinary works that push boundaries and bring distinctly Australian stories to audiences across Australia and around the world. It will invest $7.8 million this year to support 20 ambitious, large-scale creative projects, spanning every state and territory. An initiative of the Australian Government’s National Cultural Policy Revive, the Creative
[ad_1] Greg Saunier already had reasons to be wary of Spotify. The founder of the acclaimed Bay Area band Deerhoof was well acquainted with the service’s meager payouts to artists and songwriters, often estimated around $3 per thousand streams. He was unnerved by the service’s splashy pivots into AI and podcasting, where right-wing, conspiracy-peddling hosts
[ad_1] Everett McCorvey (left) and Mark Lyons (right) present Marquita Richardson (center) with the 1st place transfer student award in the Alltech Opera competition at UK. Rich Copley rcopley@herald-leader.com In 2026, we will be celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary. As chairman of the Kentucky Arts Council, and as an artist myself, I encourage you to
[ad_1] Key points: • Arts and culture are increasingly viewed as economic drivers that support talent attraction and quality of life in Broward County. • Programs like Art in the Workplace and public murals strengthen employee engagement and community connection. • Funding challenges remain, but expanding public art and artist development are key priorities for
[ad_1] Ruby Layram 8th Apr 2025 The rise of AI has transformed almost every aspect of our lives – from the way we work to how we shop, bank, and even create. One of the most fascinating developments is the rise of AI-generated assets – digital creations made entirely or partially by machines. But can you
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[ad_1] QSuper, part of Australian Retirement Trust (ART), will be closing its Self Invest option to new investors from July. Earlier this month, ART head of advice and guidance Anne Fuchs said the fund would not be offering a self-managed option to members as she doubted if it would see the payback from spending member
[ad_1] Music itself is timeless, but the industry behind it, including music stocks, has been completely transformed. Streaming displaced physical sales. Social media replaced the traditional record label pipeline. Live events became the primary revenue engine for artists, and the power that once sat with a handful of major labels is now spread across a