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![Finalists announced for the 2024 Rick Amor Drawing Award. Rick Amor, 'The Dog', 1990, Collection McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery. Image: Supplied. Drawing of a dog turning its head to look behind with strong black lines and a shadowy atmosphere.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/unnamed-32.jpg?w=310)
Opportunities and awards
New commission offering $155k, Emerging Writers' Festival call-out, plus finalists of the 2024 Rick Amor Drawing Award and Peter Porter…
![an arm coming through a bright yellow wall, hand holding a white mug.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/HERO_Sam-Hojati_-Unsplash_RESIZED.jpg?w=310)
20 creative habits to kickstart a productive day
Need to mix up your morning routine? Starting your day creatively can help set you up with focus and flair.
![Career. headshot photos of eight different arts professionals](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/SYWMAJ2023-1.jpg?w=310)
29 jobs to consider for a career change in 2024
Whether you have visions of being in the spotlight, leading from behind the scenes or going out on your own,…
![detail of eye on money.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/pexels-vladislav-reshetnyak-251287-e1732600618485.jpg?w=310)
7 money stories you need to read
Chasing extra cash in 2024? ArtsHub brings together tips from arts professionals on how to maximise your money this year.
![Photo of a cellphone on the table with a questioning emoji displayed on the screen against a white background.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/markus-winkler-wpOa2i3MUrY-unsplash-e1704258916705.jpg?w=310)
5 considerations for your arts practice in 2024
Tips and resources for those starting out their arts practice, transitioning or looking to make it a full-time career.
![Young man in spectacles wearing turtleneck and blazer sits on floor balancing a laptop on knees, with a backpack at his side.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-838413.jpg?w=310)
10 tips for combining work and study in the arts
Be realistic and get organised. From timeboxing to flexible jobs, these ideas will help you find balance and reduce the…
![A photograph of an old-fashioned brass compass sitting next to a map of Australia and the South Pacific.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/denise-jans-IJy2ZUex0-Y-unsplash.jpg?w=310)
On the move: Latest arts sector appointments
The year’s first arts appointments, from trustees to adjunct curators.
![Photo: Scott Osborn on Unsplash. A purple firework against a black background.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/scott-osborn-OpebT6nfUgY-unsplash.jpg?w=310)
This week’s arts news and trending topics
What's in the headlines and what’s the arts news that people are talking about in the first week of 2024?
![Alison McKay, Untitled, 2017, Sand and nails on wooden stand. Image: Supplied. An artwork consisting of a tiny precarious plinth with nails hammered into the top, and loose damp sand surrounding the nails.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/Mote_Instal-Image44_1_Edit-3.png?w=310)
Why is the art world still married to meritocracy?
Part lottery, part systematic exclusion: three artists speak about the limitations of the meritocratic approach, and imagine how the art…
![Immersive exhibition ‘130BPM: Soundtrack to a Revolution’ curated by Bertie Blackman to open at Qtopia Sydney in its new home. Image: 1985 Sydney Gay Mardi Gras, cropped with colour enhancement. Photo: William Yang. Large puppet-like pieces with vibrant colours dance in the dark with people holding them up from the bottom.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/409413109_382235764394338_7988575581476099018_n-e1704345256631.jpg?w=310)
New galleries and theatres to visit in 2024
From a power station's $100 million facelift to a museum for queer history, here are the top new cultural destinations…