Professional Development
Five simple exercises to recharge your creativity
Inspiration off the rails? Try these quick techniques to get your mind back on track to a winning creative business.
Boomer versus millennial: the generation gap in arts careers
When I was your age... A 60-something and a 20-something compare their experiences in the world of work.
How to get your work into international festivals
Jonathan Holloway, Artistic Director in-waiting of Melbourne Festival, describes his programming vision and offers advice for artists hoping to be…
The most important thing in the arts
As the Australia Council faces $110 million in lost funding, Deputy Chair Robyn Archer argues for the importance of 'saplings…
Negotiating the sharing economy
Online sharing has created new rules of exchange for artists who must find ways of converting followers who like their…
Career spotlight: Contemporary jeweller
Contemporary jewellery is a celebrated and varied art form. We find out what defines the artistic medium today and how…
Nine ways for women to stop self-sabotaging
It's not the fault of the victim but there are things women can do to overcome the under-representation.
How to run your first exhibition
As a visual artist deciding to run your first solo exhibition can be daunting, but knowing where to begin doesn’t…
Rethinking career development in the arts
Limited resources mean that career development in the arts can be a challenge but that doesn't mean there are no…
How useful is uni?
Three-quarters of Australian artists have had formal university training, but some artists say a degree is irrelevant to success as…