Professional Development

Opportunities and awards
International travel fund open for applications, plus winners of Music Australia's Core Contribution Fund and AWGIE nominations, and more!

On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly roundup of Australian arts sector appointments.

Using language in storytelling
Great storytelling, like that of Michael Mann’s 'Heat', transcends genres by mastering language.

A one-stop career toolkit for 2025
Whether you're an emerging arts professional, freelancer, maker or arts manager, this one-stop toolkit of tips is the perfect career…

Opportunities and awards
Opportunities including emerging artist grants and regional arts fellowships, plus opera winners, literary longlists and more!

On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly wrap of Australian arts sector appointments and departures returns for 2025.

From icons to community heroes: NZ creatives on the 2025 New Year Honours list
Twenty-one artists, advocates and administrators have been recognised in the latest New Zealand Order of Merit. The Big Idea breaks…

Transform your new year: 5 anti-resolutions to enhance your life
Sometimes it is the anti-resolution – the smallest change to your routine – that is the one to shake you…

From Toni Morrison to Andy Warhol: 5 daily routines that fuelled creative genius
You don't need to rise at dawn or work 10 hours a day to become a creative genius. History shows…

32 jobs to consider for a career change in 2025
Looking at a career change in 2025? Learn first-hand the insights on 32 arts jobs to give you the edge.