Kate Cherry, director and CEO of Australia's National Institute of the Dramatic Arts, walks us through the inner workings of the institute that produces the nation's biggest names of stage and screen

Michael Reid, veteran art dealer and former journalist with The Australian, discusses the factors that drive the commercial realities of art and artists.

Tim Olsen joins Creative Tension for a discussion about the dynamics of local galleries, local artists, and what it's like to be the son of a living artistic treasure.

Art Gallery of South Australia director Nick Mitzevich explains how Adelaide fits into the cultural tapestry of Australia today, how he'd like to expand its influence in the contemporary arts space, and his passion for Japanese art and design.

Vijay Kumar concludes his story of art sleuthing around the world, explaining how disgraced antiquities dealer Subhash Kapur was finally caught.

Indian born Vijay Kumar, the antiquity sleuth who matched a Hindu statue at a Sydney art gallery with one everybody thought was housed in a temple in Tamil Nadu, India, joins Creative Tension to discuss how he began chasing stolen pieces from around the world, and why he thinks Australia paid far too much for its ill-gotten artifacts.

The Australian's patron-in-residence, Stephen Brook, joins Creative Tension to discuss what shone and what bombed on Australia's stages in 2016.

Australia's National Trust is locked in a bitter battle on so many fronts with the NSW Government. National Trust NSW chair Clive Lucas explains his thoughts on how Sydney's history can be preserved without holding back the growth of the harbour city.

Martyn Cook, Director of Adelaide's David Roche Foundation, discuss the extraordinary life of the man behind one of Australia's most underrated art collections.

Art consultant David Hulme discusses the goings on in Australia's auction houses, and what his clients get out of acquiring various pieces.

The Australian's television critic explains how he keeps up with the deluge of new television series, as well as his thoughts on film, stage and the art of good direction

Liz Doran, award winning writer of Australian film and television shows like Please Like Me, joins Michaela Boland for a discussion on what it's like to make a living as a screenwriter down under.

The thirty year old interim artistic director of the STC discusses his rapid ascent through the ranks of Sydney's biggest theatre company, the memorable productions he has led, and the program for the year ahead.

Michaela Boland sits down with The Australian's Fashion Editor to discuss the world of fashion exhibitions

Sam Strong , artistic director of the Queensland Theatre Company explains how he defines good curation and leadership, and how he's trying to shift the way that Australia's companies view their place in a national cultural framework.

Art valuer David Hulme joins Michaela Boland to discuss the art that makes a splash on the secondary market, and the secrets David uses to win a bidding war.

The Australia's chief art critic, Christopher Allen, explains why embattled art schools need more support, how anyone can be taught to draw, and why Ai Weiwei is the most overrated artist in the world.

Lee Lewis from Sydney's Griffin Theatre Company discusses the group's recent success, working with Marta Dusseldorp, and how smaller companies are keeping the lights on during a period of funding constraint.

The Australian's food critic John Lethlean joins Michaela Boland to discuss the recent "couscous for comment" scandal, and his take on where food television is at today

The standards for TV dramas are higher than ever before, and funding is harder to find. So how are local series competing with the high profile output abroad?