Australia is getting a new pavilion at the Venice Biennale, largely funded by private donors. But very few of us will ever see it. The rich are spending more on art, but do we really benefit?
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Creative partnerships: a new approach to giving in the arts
Philanthropy in the arts is due for a shake-up. Crikey talks to the CEO of the federal government’s new arts philanthropy organisation, Creative Partnerships Australia.
READ MOREDon’t just blame the 1% on charity donations
Crikey readers have their say.
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Dame Elisabeth: the end of an era of philanthropy?
The death of one of Australia’s most generous philanthropists overnight has sparked questions about whether other wealthy people should donate more. Is this the end of an era?
READ MOREMitchell’s plan to shake down the rich for more arts funding
Harold Mitchell’s review of arts philanthropy should be welcomed by the sector and its recommendations should be adopted by Arts Minister Simon Crean.
READ MORECostello: ‘name and shame’ not the way to the rich’s pockets
In a sense Australia’s greatest philanthropists are to be found in places such as Toowoomba and Frankston, not Toorak or Potts Point, writes Tim Costello, CEO of World Vision Australia.
READ MOREDaniel Petre: the decline of generosity
We are too focused on our own needs and on hoarding more with the sad result that we lack the ability to care for others or approach life with a generous demeanor and spirit, writes Daniel Petre, executive chairman of Netus and head of the Petre Foundation.
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UNSW board backs naming decision, students want backdown
The University of NSW academic board have overwhelmingly voted to endorse a decision to bestow the naming rights of a College of Fine Arts school to Dr Gene and Brian Sherman. But students are now calling for the Shermans to personally reject the university’s decision.
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What’s in a name? UNSW fracas over school naming rights
A storm is brewing at UNSW over the decision to bequeath the naming rights of a school to a private benefactor, after the university announced last month that it would name a College of Fine Arts facility and gallery after two arts patrons.
READ MOREOur rich are the most stingy
Over the past year, at a series of secret dinners held under a “cone of silence”, some of the world’s wealthiest people have been plotting a giant conspiracy that could, literally, change the world.
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Billionaires, give your money away!
Warren Buffet and Bill Gates are asking US billionaires to pledge at least half of their fortunes to charity. This has the potential to completely change philanthropy forever, says Carol Loomis.
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