Professional Development

Ensuring disability is no bar to leadership
The Australia Council wants to remove barriers to positions at the top for Australian cultural leaders with disabilities.

Beyond pale, male and stale
Quotas? Professional pathways? Clear metrics of success? Arts managers consider a range of options to increase cultural and gender diversity…

The challenge of unlearning
New students at our elite training institutions often have to undo the damage of bad junior training before they can…

Inspirational conference returns for arts professionals
Last year's inaugural ArtsHub conference was so successful, subscribers have demanded a regular event.

10 tips to develop a culture of innovation at your company
In this era of disruption, a culture of innovation is one of the main reasons for the success of many…

Seven habits of successful people
Nothing is stronger than a habit, wrote the Roman poet Ovid. But you have the power to choose what those…

The rise of the artpreneur
As artists increasingly identify as small businesses, entrepreneurship training is becoming part of the armoury of creative arts graduates.

Why you should start a creative side project
Don’t wait for someone else to give you a job. A personal project may be the opportunity you need.

‘I’ll show you mine,’ say artists
A new blog aims to encourage more open discussion about financial sustainability in the Australian arts sector.

The essential skills of a great designer
Lighting, set and costume designers from around the country share insights into their craft.