Career Advice

Upskilling by responding to young people’s needs
Propel Youth Arts WA’s dedicated professional development program, PIVOT, returns with a fresh outlook drawing on past learnings.

Why I'm studying... Honours in Performing Arts (Dance) at WAAPA
West Australian dancer Annmarie Clifton-James graduated from WAAPA in 2022, but chose to continue study with an Honours year. She…

9 ways to help you deal with creative rejection
Hearing "no" is never easy but recovering from rejection is a necessary part of the artist’s life. Here are some…

Setting in motion: what Ireland’s basic income pilot could mean for Australia
The success of the national campaign that established Ireland’s Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme offers a range of…

How to pitch your work to a festival director
Three Australian festival directors offer tips on pitching your art for inclusion in their events.

Why we fail when we talk about talent
Using the word 'talented' as praise and encouragement devalues hard work, skill and learned ability. We need to use better…

Entering theatre at different life stages – taking another path
Some arts practitioners follow a straight line into their chosen profession. Others take a more circuitous path to get there...

So you want my arts job: Art Teacher, Costume and Jewellery Designer
Anna Kolusniewski runs a successful business teaching art classes for children and adults, while also creating stunning wearable pieces on…

Now is the time to talk to your manager
Have you spent the year putting off that tough conversation? Now is the time to have it, and here’s how.

Q&A: Susi Muddiman on her move from Tweed to HOTA
After 16 years at the helm of Tweed Regional Gallery, the gallery director heads to the glitz of the Gold…