Career advice

Creatives: try the Know, Like, Trust framework for success
When building work contacts, why not try an approach that champions both strategy and humanity?

From emerging to mid-career: Advice from artists
Building on the momentum is important, but so is being patient, developing self-worth and grounding your practice for a sustainable…

Tips for engaging an independent producer (from the archives)
Independent artists sometimes have only a vague sense of how working with a producer might benefit them - or even…

A cure for toxic positivity
What does a positive workplace look like? Beyond the motivational posters, lunchtime yoga, we spoke to two experts about toxic…

Building a career in comedy
Four comedians talk to ArtsHub about the challenges and triumphs of building a career in this competitive industry.

Exit interview: Gallerist Brenda May
After nearly 40-years in the gallery biz, across five different iterations and spaces, Sydney gallerist Brenda May calls it a…

What I learnt over my 15 years as a gallerist
Moving to Australia with no network of artists or collectors, Dominik Mersch says that sharing stories has been the key…

Going it alone: taking your next step as a creative entrepreneur
Going it alone as a freelancer can suit some creatives, but being prepared is essential for success.

How to apply for a job in games (and what not to do)
Applying for a job in the games industry is a daunting prospect for aspiring developers. Here is a stack of…

Creative work predictions for Year of Tiger
If 2022 has you spinning already, the upcoming Lunar New Year might have different things in store for your creative…