Australian arts sector leaders resign due to conflicts with boards and financial challenges.
Several prominent leaders from Australia's arts sector, including those from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Queensland Ballet, have recently resigned, citing conflicts with boards and financial challenges. The departures highlight a growing disconnect between the artistic ambitions of directors and the risk-averse, financially focused priorities of boards, often made up of corporate members. This mismatch, exacerbated by funding cuts and the cost of living crisis, threatens the future of creativity in these organizations.
September 30, 2024
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