Career Advice
Career spotlight: Costume designer
Three established costume designers reflect on their careers, describe a typical day, and offer advice for would-be designers.
Boomer versus millennial: the generation gap in arts careers
When I was your age... A 60-something and a 20-something compare their experiences in the world of work.
Career spotlight: Contemporary jeweller
Contemporary jewellery is a celebrated and varied art form. We find out what defines the artistic medium today and how…
Rethinking career development in the arts
Limited resources mean that career development in the arts can be a challenge but that doesn't mean there are no…
How useful is uni?
Three-quarters of Australian artists have had formal university training, but some artists say a degree is irrelevant to success as…
Is your art a hobby or a business?
Three ways to know whether you are really in the arts business or just kidding yourself about your hobby.
What life is really like as an artistic director
Running your own arts company is a dream job for many but it's not all champagne openings and calling the…
Get out of your comfort zone
Positive change only ever happens when you are outside of your comfort zone. Here are some techniques to help make…
Personal time promotes organisational creativity
Fancy a day off a week to work on your own creative project? It could be good for your arts…
Get the short on short courses
Enrolments for short courses have doubled, but how useful are they when it comes to advancing your artistic skills?