Professional Development
On the Move: latest appointments and resignations
Performance Space farewells Executive Director, NIDA welcomes new Director/CEO, AEAF announces new board members.
Your most important performance review
If you are required to do an annual performance review for your boss, chances are it won't be the whole…
Career spotlight: Casting director
Empathy, objectivity and a great memory for faces are among the skills you’ll require if you want to work in…
12 ways to build confidence
We ask two creative professionals for tips on how to get a thicker skin.
Tax basics for when you start making money from your art
Whether you sell your artworks on Etsy, are a freelance circus performer, or a sculptor working solely on commission, according…
The art of video game writing
From solo wordless adventure stories to story-heavy adventures created by a team, gaming writing requires a unique set of skills
Beating the four fears that block creative people
Fear can block our creativity or turn our creative practice mediocre. So what makes some artists 'fearless'?
Be careful what you wish for
Sudden success might sound like a dream but it can cause arts organisations many sleepless nights.
Preventing overwork in the arts
We need to get over the sense that normal rules don't apply in the arts and structure the work so…
How to say no when asked to work for free
You know exposure doesn't pay the bills but how do you navigate those awkward exchanges where no one mentions money?