One of the great things about where I live in Port Kembla (home of the Wodi Wodi people, on Dharawal nation) is the growing array of murals adorning the place. Since
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Creative Business Wrap – October 2022
A slim budget for creative enterprise Let’s start with the October budget, which had little in it to note for small businesses, creative or otherwise. The government’s one big move
Creative Business Wrap – September 2022
A spring in our step I always like September, with its earlier sunrises and warming days. It feels energizing, as does the fact that we’ve been busy with interesting projects for
Creative Business Wrap – August 2022
It’s still August, right? Busy days here at Sharpe Advisory mean we’re getting this month’s newsletter out at the very last minute! But even though we’re taking it down to
Creative Business Wrap – July 2022
Is there a future for Australian children’s TV? Only seven local children’s television shows went into production in Australia in FY21, half the number of the previous year. An article by Meg Watson
Creative Business Wrap – June 2022
Spotlight on creativity in regional Australia This month, we’re taking a look at arts and creativity in the regions, which has long been a part of Sharpe Advisory’s work. Over
Creative Business Wrap – May 2022
Might a new government address employment precarity in creative industries? Change is the only constant, as the old paradox goes. And so with a new federal Government gingerly taking office,
Creative Business Wrap – April 2022
The Irish are paying artists a basic income Interesting news from Ireland where the Arts Council has announced a 3-year pilot program that will provide €325 ($484 AUD) a week to artists
Creative Business Wrap – March 2022
Wordle has charm, but will it bring in the dough? Of course, I’ve been playing Wordle, quizzing friends and colleagues about their 5 letter starter words, sharing my scores when
Creative Business Wrap – February 2022
DIY Re-Ply in NYC Let’s start with this good news story of innovative Australian design which combines foraging, zero waste, pivoting, political protests and social distancing. Three Australian architects gathered
Creative Business Wrap – January 2022
Welcome to our now regular collection of articles and pieces of interest on creative business from around the internet. If 2022 has got off to a disrupted start for you
Creative Business Wrap – December 2021
Here’s a collection of articles and resources I’ve found this month and in keeping with the festive season I’ve made sure to include a couple that give us some hope