Career Advice

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.

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

4 tips for getting paid: a writer's guide
An author, a literary agent and a copyright expert discuss ways authors can navigate the digital landscape to make money…

Career spotlight: Festival programmer
Artistic Directors get the media profile, but behind the scenes, other staff help to present work and wrangle the artists…

Working through your creative blocks
In 2017, musician, composer and music teacher Erica Bramham set herself the challenge of writing a song a day. Here's…

How to build an arts career
Five professionals from the broadcast, dance, film and visual arts sectors reflect on how they got to where they are…

2018 Conference and Symposia Planner
Whether you're looking for professional development, stimulating ideas or a masterclass, or to rub shoulders with cultural entrepreneurs, 2018 offers…

Freelancers reveal their top productivity tips
There are a myriad of ways to structure your day which can result in fruitless activity or an abundance of…

How to make ideas happen
Three creative entrepreneurs – the founders of Parlour Gigs, Underground Cinema and Envato – share how they got started; how…

The essential interview question to ask
When conducting job interviews, often it's a curly question that reveals the person who's the best cultural fit for your…