Career Advice

Navigating the relationship between artists and publicists
It can difficult for many artists to promote themselves or talk about their creative work as a product. To offer…

Overcoming the 10 biggest obstacles to creating
Want to write daily or put paint on canvas but find yourself resisting the habit? Here's how to identify what's…

Knowing when it's time to go
Arts industry figures share their stories about knowing when it's time to seek the next challenge, and how to handle…

If only I'd known...
Successful writers share what they would tell their younger selves and save you learning from your own experience.

A budget for the spontaneous creative
Planning isn't the first thing that comes to mind for those who enjoy a spontaneous lifestyle. But for artists and…

Five ways to nurture a creative work culture
Creativity is key to positive workplaces, but research shows it's lacking in many organisations. Here's how to foster a creative…

Is professionalism a dirty word in the arts?
Has too much talk of brand and career management muddied the path of professional practice as an artist? Artistic growth…

50 ways to land a job in the arts
Leading arts professionals share ideas on how to break into the industry that don't include working for free.

Improving empathy in the arts workplace
Historically the arts have been masters of empathy so why don't the skills that make great work also create great…

Take a creative staycation
Carving out time to work on creative projects doesn't require an artist's residency. A staycation is cheaper, simpler and focuses…