Professional Development

How to survive - physically and mentally - on an artist’s income
We asked artists and arts workers to share their tips for dealing with the economic realities of working in the…

30 ways to perfect your CV
Your CV is the first impression you can make to a prospective employer, so it pays to get it right.

How your anxiety is affecting your creativity
'Anxiety is the handmaiden of creativity', wrote TS Eliot. But modern research shows the relationship is much more complicated.

Five questions to help you bounce back from grant rejection
Missing out on a grant can be frustrating and demoralising but asking the right questions can turn it into an…

Taking your art practice to the next level
In this video discussion, four gallery managers offer valuable advice on exhibiting and approaching galleries.

The 50 most annoying phrases you hear at work
Arts workplaces are supposed to be creative but many are falling into management speak as if they were banks.

When the CEO leaves
Identifying the time to move on is a key skill in any career and managing that transition is essential for…

How to make life easier for your creative other half
Too often creatives and their agents functions as adversaries rather than as part of a powerful symbiotic relationship.

Inspire60: Lisa Dempster
VIDEO: The Director of the Melbourne Writers Festival tells us what inspires her in the arts.

Why you should take a masterclass
What is the difference between a workshop and a masterclass – and why should you participate in one?