Career Advice

Writing from life: creating a stage play about a community
Playwright Alana Valentine discusses process, premise and procrastination in this extract from her new book, Bowerbird.

From arts publicist to stage manager: 22 careers explained
If you've ever wondered what a dramaturg does, how to begin work as a conservator, or what a literary editor's…

A blueprint for risk-taking
Risk-taking leads to richer and more nuanced creations, but what conditions are required to allow organisations and artists to take…

Why itâs never too late to start your arts career
Considering starting late? Artshub joined other panelists in a discussion about possible pathways and tips on starting your arts career…

The 5 pillars every artist needs to run a successful business
From visioning to productivity, you need a range of skills to run a successful small arts business.

Why breaking New Year's resolutions is the best thing you can do
Achieve your big goals for 2018 by tackling them as a series of small, modest, actionable, research-based tests.

Should you register to be an NDIS provider?
ArtsHub recently attended an in-depth discussion about the NDIS, where the pros and cons of being a NDIS provider were…

15 ways to stop comparing yourself to others
Creatives share their insight into how social comparison can impact our work, offering advice to help us change this behaviour.

On the job learning accelerates artistic careers
From coast to coast, early and mid-career artists are benefitting from attaching themselves to festivals and arts organisations.

âI want to study artâ: how I broke it to my parents
ArtsHub asked creatives how they broke their career choice to loved ones. A myriad of reactions ensued.