Career Advice

Career spotlight: Set designer
In our latest Career Spotlight, Skin of Teflon is the advice to budding set designers, and strong communication to ensure…

Do less, but do it more consistently
As creative people, we do too much. Local writers and arts workers tell us how can we overcome the fetishisation…

Overworked? Good habits, not holidays, are the answer
Psychological detachment can help you recover from work related stress.

Copyright guide for street art and 3D printing
Did you know that copyright can apply to your tattoo and your tag? We bring you copyright updates from the…

Five reasons to write your career plan today
If you are trying to survive day to day, planning feels like a luxury. But there are immediate gains from…

Five secrets of strong women
Whether you are a physical acrobat or climbing the greasy pole of arts management, you need much the same techniques.

How artists really make money
Often how artists really support their creative practice is hidden. We ask emerging and established artists to get candid.

Six risks to know before growing your arts organisations
For arts organisations, bigger is often not better. Unless you are ready aiming high could just mean a heavier fall.

Why collaboration is overrated
Collaboration is a buzz word, fashionable with grant agencies and lauded as creative dynamite. But there's a place for those…

Social media dos and don'ts for arts businesses
If you want to use Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to promote your art or arts organisation, you need to use…