A 10 year plan for the arts in Australia and a short history of street art

What will the arts look like in Australia in a decade? And what could it look like with a plan and strategy that’s looking that far into the future? A new paper is recommending a 10 year national arts and culture strategy and a ministerial council that brings together federal, state and local representatives. Kate Fielding, CEO of A New Approach, explains why the Government should learn from their approach to sport and take a long view on the arts.And from illegal tags to corporate commissions, the public sentiment around street art has changed significantly over the last three decades. Tim Phibs looks back on the changing face of street art in Australia as he launches a new public installation in Newtown.Our track of the week is Kanana by BumpyStories mentioned in the headlines:Siang Lu wins Miles Franklin Literary Award for Ghost CitiesDirector and production company clash over film re-release featuring AI-generated endingFrench Culture Minister Rachida Dati to be tried for corruptionAmy Sherald Cancels Her Smithsonian Show, Citing CensorshipSydney Writers Festival launches year-round program