Professional Development
How to write a cultural policy
Most councils have a cultural policy or are writing one so producing and updating them is remarkably steady work for…
Is private funding making artists scared?
As government funding gives way to more private sponsorship, accountability is being replaced by pressure for arts companies to reflect…
How to turn a chat into an opportunity
Conversation equals wealth if you know how to leverage casual encounters into marketing opportunities.
You are the brand
In the age where celebrity and even notoriety are revered, one of the skills that artists are encouraged to assiduously…
How to use the media to advance your career
Media coverage is gold for the arts. Here's some practical advice on how to approach the media and maintain relationships…
How to write a great strategic plan
Harnessing a creative vision into a workable strategic model needs acute thinking, skillful writing and huge commitment.
Are you tax-deductible?
Donations to individual artists are not usually tax-deductible, but crowdsourcing could provide new opportunities.
Smashing the glass ceiling, or not?
The top chairs are not reserved exclusively by men - though the numbers remain out of kilter - exposure helps…
How to make the most of a mentor
A sounding board, a warning bell, or a beacon of hope: a mentor can be any or all, but only…
How to avoid being screwed by a publisher
The publishers may love your book but they are running a business. Read these insider tips before signing away your…