With a regional gallery pedigree, topped off by diplomatic cultural relations, Sarah Schmidt brings a unique perspective to the Canberra Museum and Gallery, that positions the gallery within a broader lens.

It's been a crappy year. Take that broken heart and make some art, says Esther Coleman-Hawkins in this ongoing series of no-nonsense advice for screen professionals.

How do you know if it's time to call it quits or to stay on? A checklist to read before dealing with your creative career challenges.

Being an ARI Director is extremely collaborative, says Rebecca Gallo, an artist and founding member of Pari, in Sydney's West. Her view is that ARIs are moving away from the pay-to-play model, and are more accountable to communities.