Professional Development
ArtsHub14: What we learned
ArtsHub's inaugural conference drew together 180 members of the arts industries with popular topics including artistic vibrancy, philanthropy and career…
Blood, sweat and fears: establishing an independent theatre company
Plans, personnel, the right project – a number of ingredients are required when setting up a new theatre company.
Crossing the ditch: strengthening trans-Tasman touring
With New Zealand and Australia such close neighbours, why aren’t more artists focused on reciprocal tours?
Finding the right business to partner your arts organisations
Businesses like BP and Transfield look like great partners for arts organisations. But if you don't ensure genuine common interest…
The essential skills of a great producer
Can't act, can't sing, can raise money? Sorry but that is not the recipe for a great producer.
Branding the artist
Increasing professionalisation of the arts is stymying the ability of artists to take control of their sector.
How to persuade government to give you $438 million
Demonstrating worth, not need, was the key to convincing the WA Government to invest in a new museum.
How to set up an artist run space
Artists can excel when working collaboratively, with many taking the leap to create an interdisciplinary space of their own. But…
Ten Reasons for Optimism
The upbeat theme of optimism brought 250 international museum professionals to Sydney this week for the Communicating the Museum conference.…
Speaking the circuit
Corporate speaking can be a lucrative and rewarding stream of income for artists, and not just for the top names.