Career Advice
How to build a portfolio of your creative work (and make it stand out)
Digital portfolios can seem daunting, especially if you've never made a website before. Here's how to do it in five…
Cruising past COVID; rebooting gigs onboard
Cruise ships have recently returned to the seas, which means entertainers are back on stages as the gig industry reboots.
Is social media the new curators’ portfolio?
Social media platforms such as Instagram have greatly impacted the visibility of curators but can it give them some leverage…
So you want my arts job: Cruise Entertainer
As cruising returns, we talk with entertainer Neven Connelly about opportunities for this unique travelling gig.
How to make an amazing short film: a festival director's top tips
Make a shorter, simpler film and you can focus your resources on fewer locations and set-ups, and spend more time…
From Performance Space to Asia TOPA with Jeff Khan
A younger Jeff Khan would have never imagined he might helm the breadth and scale of arts festivals he does…
How to make the most of a Fringe festival
Three Fringe festival veterans on why they love Fringe and their advice for newcomers.
So you want my arts job: TV and film extra
If you don't mind waiting around a lot, being an extra on set can be a interesting experience. You may…
How to survive networking (without screaming into the canapés)
Networking is essential for practitioners, and we can help you do it.
Video is an upskill not a compromise for photographers
Photographer Hugh Hamilton shares his journey adding video to his arsenal of skills and reveals how that expanded his career.