Happily just finished the literature review for my current research project: Measuring the return on investment in arts culture and heritage. Quite amazing how much great work there has been done in this area of research and practice, around the world. Quite amazing how policy makers of all shapes sizes and colours can’t grasp how significant investment in arts, culture and heritage can be for our development, well being and prosperity. On so many levels. Really excited about the next phase of this work.

Great day with some of Brisbane’s emerging/practicing artists and educators in the workshop: How To – Plan and Write Grant/Funding Applications (that have a greater chance of success). A lot to cover in one day on what can be a challenging topic but everybody hung in well, asked good questions and generously contributed from their own experiences. Hopefully they all got something that will be useful when it comes to writing the next grant/funding application. There is no magic formula but there are a number ways to increase the chances of success. Good luck everybody and thanks for a stimulating day. Thanks to our host Flying Arts Alliance.