More Australians support the arts, and want it publicly funded, than ever before | Ben Eltham

Appreciation for the creative arts is on the rise as the industry languishes, according to a landmark report which Australia Council calls a ‘portrait of what we stand to lose’New survey data from the Australia Council highlights the vital and growing role played by the arts and culture in the lives of Australians, as the industries themselves face more challenges than ever.The latest edition of the National Arts Participation Survey, released on Wednesday and following on from repor