Professional Development
Virtual reality training no longer a fantasy
Academy Xi are emerging as leaders in the digital education realm, fostering innovation and addressing technological skills shortages.
Thinking outside the arts
Artists don't belong in the arts sector. There is important work for them in health, education, housing and business.
Inspire60: William Hennessy
Violinist William Hennessy is inspired by the French pianist Alfred Cortot.
Spoilers, secrets and spies
Publishers and film sets are ramping up security as it becomes harder to avoid spoilers.
Against self-censorship and political correctness
Over-sensitive political correctness is damaging freedom of expression, the Festival of Dangerous Ideas was told.
Young artists make creative sparks fly
You don’t have to be an established artist to apply for funding; a range of grants exist to support young…
Creative economy needs business skills as well as art
While artistic talent is innate, making sense of the business of being an artist is a skill we all need…
Take your kids to work: family-friendly artists’ residencies
Many artists find a baby a hindrance to creative life but child-friendly residency programs help parents continue their creative careers.
An art school is not greyhound racing
Handing on the torch can come with challenges. We speak with the National Art School directors about strategic succession.
Using free tickets strategically
We need to think beyond a standard invitation to the Minister to ensure politicians better understand the arts, says the…