Professional Development

Scholarships and awards provide much-needed stability in uncertain times
Applications for the Marten Bequest Scholarship, the Kathleen Mitchell Award and the Dal Stivens Award are now open, offering a…

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
New staff at artsACT, Sydney Opera House appoints new Head of Contemporary Performance, internal promotions at Express Media and Polyglot,…

Technology means disability is no longer invisible, but it's not enough
Wongaiibon woman, and wheelchair user Gayle Kennedy used her keynote speech at Artstate Wagga Wagga to say, 'Stop, you are…

On the Move: Latest sector appointments & departures
Fremantle Arts Centre appoints new Director, as does Canberra Museum and Gallery, plus new Board appointments at Biennale of Sydney,…

What to do if your job sucks
How do you know if it's time to call it quits or to stay on? A checklist to read before…

So you want my arts job: ARI Director
Being an ARI Director is extremely collaborative, says Rebecca Gallo, an artist and founding member of Pari, in Sydney's West.…

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
The Hellenic Museum welcomes a new CEO; a new Chair at McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery; ActNow Theatre’s Artistic Director steps down,…

20x20: Fighting the slaughter of arts journalism
We visit the state of art criticism, and ask have things worsened or is there hope yet for diverse Australian…

What to say when the news is all bad
In 2020 we've all had our share of bad news whether it's personal, professional or pandemic. Dr Diana Carroll looks…

Exit Interview: Mikala Tai, Director 4A
At 4A, Mikala Tai fought for the legitimacy of contemporary Asian art in the Australian context. Her success is a…