Career Advice

Artists Essentials Toolkit #8: Building support for your arts project
When working on an arts project, having a support crew around you helps. Here are 4 tips on how to…

Creative career progression in the arts
Why leave an organisation you love if a new role (and a new challenge) can be created for you internally?

Exit Interview: Kristy Matheson, Director of Film Programs, ACMI
Kristy Matheson, Director of Film Programs at ACMI, reflects on her challenging job as she moves to Scotland.

How to be a location manager
Steve Brett is a veteran location manager. He offers some pungent insights about the job, its pains and pleasures, and…

Artists Essentials Toolkit #7: Turning your art into a business
Want to turn your art practice into a business? From doing market research to devising a business plan, here’s seven…

Get on Board: how governance experience can help you and the sector
If you’re interested in joining the board of an arts organisation but not sure where to start, here are some…

Stop being reactive; digital mentorship is about strategic investment
ACMI is changing the face of digital mentorship turning to the CEO’s lens, but with a non-hierarchical swagger that will…

How mentorship has changed for arts organisations
In an environment of reduced funding, savvy partnership and creative mentorships are vital for growing the careers of artists and…

Executive Assistant to five state gallery directors, Lindsay Brookes’ insights are golden
Retiring after 34-years at AGSA, Lindsay Brookes offers wisdoms on why organisational history is important, and the ‘sticky role an…

The Power of Visibility: beating the mid-career blahs
Even introverts can shine in their own ways. Challenge your fears and put yourself out there with these ideas from…