Career Advice
So you want my arts job: Actor
Acting is just standing around pretending, right? Not so, says Aaron Walton, about a craft that is more complicated than…
Why I studied... Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production
Emerging screen producer Faraz Anarwala talks about studying at AFTRS and specialising in Production Design, Sound and Cinematography.
When can artists afford to retire?
The official retirement age in Australia has just gone up. But when do artists typically clock off from their working…
Exit interview: James Berlyn, WAYTCo
Outgoing Artistic Director James Berlyn reflects on six eventful years with the WA Youth Theatre Company.
Why you need to stop obsessing about your potential
Feel like you're held hostage by the pressure of living up to your potential? Verity Johnson has put together a…
Handling the work experience kids: there must be a better way
Does your organisation buckle under the strain at work experience placement time? Read on for some simple tactics to streamline…
So you want my arts job: Head of Music, Opera Australia
If you love the canon but enjoy learning, working as the Head of Music for a major company may be…
Competition entry fees: are they worth the costs?
Nobody likes paying entry fees for literary prizes, but why do they exist and how can we alleviate this exclusionary…
So you want my arts job: Tattoo Artist
What does it take to be a tattoo artist? We speak with Ink Sphinx about how she broke into the…
How to find a mentor – and make the most of it when you do
From structured programs to coffee dates with mates, how do you find the right mentor and get the most out…