This publication outlines the findings from the 'Creative Hotspots' project, which investigated the contemporary dynamics of cultural and creative activity in largely regional and non-capital cities and towns across Australia before the outbreak of COVID-19.

This report provides a global overview of the state of the cultural and creative sectors, through insightful new data that shed light on emerging trends at a global level, and puts forward policy recommendations to foster creative ecosystems that contribute to a sustainable world by 2030 and beyond.

This inquiry report asserts that a healthy, sustainable arts industry will allow Australia’s creative and cultural industries and institutions to emerge from the COVID-19 public health emergency and allow Australia’s arts to reach new heights.

This research calls for a National Arts, Culture and Creativity Plan, and explores emerging trends that must be accounted for in a 21st century understanding of Australian arts and culture.

Arts, entertainment and cultural industries have gradually re-emerged over the latter half of 2020 and into 2021, albeit to varying extents and in different formats, as restrictions have eased. Re-engaging audiences is a key component of recovery for the industry. Accordingly, The Tasmania Project’s fifth general survey (TTP5) asked about people’s in-person engagement with arts...