by Michael Sollis | Sep 23, 2022 | Arts Advocacy, Creative Development
When will the germs go away? Art, the pandemic and immunodeficiency “COVID-19 is changing our community, and artistic expression can share the stories of those who have been silenced.” MEDIA FEATURE: The RiotACT The RiotACT have published some reflections...
by Michael Sollis | Jul 20, 2022 | Arts Advocacy
Don’t leave us behind – creating a ‘new normal’ for the vulnerable “… the arts sector, with government support, must continue adapting its practice to ensure that it promotes public health, and provides artistic experiences to those...
by Michael Sollis | Feb 3, 2022 | Arts Advocacy, Creative Arts Industry
Can artists wake us from COVID apathy? “… we need new perspectives to change the national discourse to one that is bold, pragmatic, and compassionate.” MEDIA FEATURE: Limelight Magazine Limelight Magazine has kindly published another article of mine...
by Michael Sollis | Oct 6, 2021 | Arts Advocacy, Creative Arts Industry
Who pays the piper now? “The pandemic has exposed rifts between arts organisations and freelance musicians. We need to recast the relationship for everyone to thrive.” MEDIA FEATURE: Limelight Magazine Limelight Magazine has published an article I wrote...
by Michael Sollis | Apr 10, 2020 | Arts Advocacy, Creative Arts Industry
Creativity amidst COVID-19 – Leading a social recovery “Artistic practices are long-standing sanctuaries that allow space for personal reflection. The arts can nurture individual expression and ‘stillness’ whilst at the same time promote social...
by Michael Sollis | Feb 3, 2020 | Arts Advocacy, Creative Arts Industry
FAKE NEWS: “Don’t let truth get in the way of good advocacy!” “…we risk legitimising the views of those we condemn: the extreme right, the fascists, and others who spread dubious claims online. If we want to promote critical thought and dialogue, we...
