Career Advice
Is going to Edinburgh Fringe worth it?
The cost of travelling to the world’s largest arts festival is outweighed by an opportunity that has launched John Cleese,…
How to exercise your creativity
Creativity isn't a gift from on high. It's a skill that grows with practice and can be developed through regular…
Job opportunities in the desert
Working in a remote art centre is proving to be a dynamic, viable and rewarding career for visual arts graduates…
How to conquer impostor syndrome
Scoring the job is not always the confidence boost you'd expect. Many people in the arts suffer from crippling self-doubt…
You should really be nicer to your colleagues – rude behavior is contagious
A growing body of research says experiencing or witnessing rudeness can have harmful effects on performance and creativity.
How creatives can be more entrepreneurial
A new survey revels that young designers and creatives are more likely to have entrepreneurial ambitions. Here's how to foster…
Career spotlight: Puppeteer
In the latest instalment of our spotlight series, three renowned puppeteers tell us what it takes to pursue a career…
In defence of day jobs
Cleaning chicken legs or delivering pizzas because you can't afford to be a full-time creative might be a blessing in…
Creating ideas that stick
Success to "stickability" is a matter of a few points that will cast your idea above the drone.
Career spotlight: Costume designer
Three established costume designers reflect on their careers, describe a typical day, and offer advice for would-be designers.