Career advice

So you want my arts job: Director, Independent Theatre
If you love collaborative storytelling that helps communities form around a common goal, directing indie theatre productions may be the…

How I got my break as a curator
The curatorial profession is specialised and competitive. Six curators tell us how they got their career break.

9 questions to ask before you sign with a gallery
Taking on gallery representation is a pivotal point in an artist’s career, so you need to get it right. ArtsHub…

The most pressing question on curators' lips
For this year’s Ask a Curator Day, we have turned the tables, and asked curators what they would most want…

New $125,000 art prize reminds us to ask questions
Is the Sorrento Art Prize a concern? We take a look at Australia's newest and richest offering.

Nearly 5 billion photos are taken daily – so here’s how to stand out
With less than 8% of photos now taken with cameras, ArtsHub marks World Photography Day by looking at photography careers,…

So you want my arts job: Magazine Art Director
‘I am the one that makes the magazine look good!’ says Kim Douglas, the Art Director of 'Selector' magazine.

5 tips to alleviate the stress of preparing an exhibition
ArtsHub looks at the five top pressure points when preparing for a gallery exhibition, and how to hit the release…

So you want my arts job: Architectural Photographer
One of Australia’s most celebrated photographers, John Gollings has snapped everything from our iconic buildings to Mick Jagger. He tells…

Good project proposals: 5 dos and don’ts
From open calls to grant applications, project proposals are assessed in a competitive process that can benefit from strategising.