Professional Development

How to build a culturally vibrant region
History, diversity, tree-changers and community leaders all play a role in enriching a region's arts ecology.

Life drawing modelling, undressed
Erections, snootiness and perverts: we investigate the misconceptions about being a life drawing model.

Sector shock as regional arts body closes
Regional and remote artists and companies will suffer with the closure of an organisation which has supported them for over…

10 ways to work smarter, not harder this year
Working hard is not the same as being effective. Reorient your work style and you can have both ease and…

Switch your New Year's resolution for one you can keep
Many New Year’s resolutions fail because they focus on fixing or changing ourselves. There is a better way to start…

Diversity is a white word
The superficial scramble for cultural diversity is not addressing the deep causes of exclusion and the power imbalance in the…

How to facilitate a panel successfully
A great moderator can make the difference between a boring discussion and a memorable one. Here are some tips to…

34 opportunities in the arts to kickstart 2017
Get a head start this year by applying for one of these new year residencies, professional development, or funding opportunities.

Networking opportunities on the 2017 conference circuit
Get a professional leg-up in 2017 and attend a conference that connects your with artists and arts workers in your…

What creative arts stand to lose from ABC RN cuts
The ABC's decision to ‘de-commission’ music, features & creative content on Radio National has far-reaching implications for Australian culture.