Career Advice

So you want my arts job: Art Adviser
Between lots of phone calls, gallery visits and research, listening is key to being an Art Adviser, says Anna Waldmann.

2022 graduates share a future built on community
Celebrating the return of in-person graduate showcases, ArtsHub looks at the future prospects for a new generation of artists.

Essential skills of a great copywriter
The scope and variety of clients and its high earning potential can make copywriting an attractive career or side hustle.

Getting public art right
A new toolkit makes navigating the detail-heavy environment of public art commissions easy with checklists and solid advice.

The arts are losing the war for talent
Junior staff are finding better contracts, while senior staff are burning out. Kim Goodwin takes a look at Australia's increasingly…

How to be an effective arts advocate (from the archives)
You don’t have to be a well-paid political lobbyist or have a weekly radio program to be an arts advocate.…

Have you got your organisation's climate action plan in play?
Setting zero emissions targets for 2025, the Powerhouse will be a global leader in its sustainability credentials, adopting First Nations…

Want to be a film and TV composer? Nigel Westlake says ‘check your ego’
Accomplished Australian composer Nigel Westlake shares his tips and tricks for getting into the screen music industry.

Women artists on making at home
What do artists Louise Olsen, Karen Black and Zoe Young have in common? Learn how ‘home’ has influenced how and…

So you want my arts job: Scribe
Being a scribe is an intense but rewarding experience that requires trust and a synergy of process.