Sustainability in Australian Performing Arts (2010-2018)
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What aspect of sustainability is primarily focused on in the annual reports studied within Australia’s performing arts sector?

  • Financial and organisational viability (correct)
  • Socio-cultural sustainability
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Artistic sustainability

    • Which periods showed a notable increase in mentions of financial sustainability in KO reports?

  • 2010-2012
  • 2016-2018
  • 2012-2014
  • 2014-2015 (correct)

    • How does the conceptualisation of sustainability differ according to the findings?

  • It is universally understood across the sector.
  • It remains the same across different art forms.
  • It is always focused on environmental concerns.
  • It varies significantly across different funding bodies. (correct)

    • What trend was observed in the number of sustainability mentions from 2010 to 2018?

    <p>An overall increase in mentions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sustainability is mentioned least often according to the analysis?

    <p>Socio-cultural sustainability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the analysis suggest about the concern for sustainability within the performing arts sector?

    <p>It appears to be increasing over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding OzCo's reporting on sustainability?

    <p>It includes mandated sustainability reporting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What observation did Jeffries and Walker make regarding the word 'sustainability'?

    <p>Its meaning can vary greatly depending on context.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sustainability saw a 250% increase in KO reports?

    <p>Career sustainability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the percentage decrease in sectoral sustainability mentions in MPA reports?

    <p>75%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mandated for Australia’s federal funding body regarding sustainability reporting?

    <p>Sustainability reporting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did KO reports mention 10 instances of artistic sustainability?

    <p>2010</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which category did KO reports have the highest total mentions from 2010 to 2018?

    <p>Organisational</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of total mentions in KO reports was attributed to financial sustainability?

    <p>19.8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which art form had the highest average mentions of environmental sustainability?

    <p>Multi-arts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of mentions for unspecified sustainability in KO reports from 2010 to 2018?

    <p>119</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sustainability in Australian Performing Arts

    • The study analyzed annual reports from 2010-2018 of Australian performing arts organizations to understand how they conceptualize “sustainability.”
    • It found that the sector predominantly focuses on financial and organizational sustainability of arts companies, rather than sustainability through or in the arts.
    • This emphasis is evident in the frequency of sustainability mentions across different reports, time periods, art forms, and organizations.
    • Financial and organizational sustainability consistently dominate discussions, while career and artistic sustainability are secondary.
    • Environmental sustainability, or sustainability in the arts, is seldom mentioned.
    • Socio-cultural sustainability, or sustainability through the arts, is even less prevalent and mentioned only by arts organizations, not by the primary funding body.
    • Overall mentions of “sustainability” increased between 2010-2018 in both funding and funded organizations reports.
    • The impact of 2014-2015 cuts to arts funding, chiefly targeting smaller companies, is noticeable.
    • During this period, financial sustainability mentions rose significantly in reports by smaller companies, but only moderately in reports by larger companies.
    • Similar patterns were observed for organizational sustainability, career sustainability, and sectoral sustainability.
    • While causality isn’t established, these fluctuations suggest a strong influence of the political reporting environment on how arts companies conceptualize and report sustainability.

    Sustainability Across Organizations

    • Australian performing arts companies mention “sustainability" less often than their federal funding body.
    • This suggests a potential link with mandatory sustainability reporting requirements for the funding body, contrasted with voluntary reporting for companies.
    • Despite the use of annual reports as “sales pitches” to highlight contributions, arts companies rarely use them to emphasize environmental contributions.
    • This suggests a need for further exploration regarding why environmental sustainability is not prioritized in their reporting.

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    This quiz examines the concept of sustainability in Australian performing arts organizations based on annual reports from 2010 to 2018. It highlights the emphasis on financial and organizational sustainability, while discussing the lack of focus on environmental and socio-cultural sustainability within the sector. Test your knowledge on the trends and findings related to sustainability in the arts.

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