Career Advice

Tips from authors on running school workshops
Here are some recommendations to consider if you've ever wanted to know how to wrangle kids in the classroom as…

Travelling? Savour your time, don't network, says gallerist
After a whirlwind trip to Basel and Venice, MARS Director Andy Dinan offers her advice on how to make the…

What we wish we’d known when we started working in the arts
Artists and arts workers from across the country offer up advice for their younger selves regarding the things they wish…

So You Want My Arts Job: Clown Doctor
A performing arts career that requires a nuanced set of acting and communication skills to succeed. What’s it like to…

Tips for launching your creative career
A compilation of resources and insights from working professionals to help you get a start in your creative career.

5 essential skills all arts managers need
Experienced arts professionals reveal the management skills they rely on most to succeed in their jobs.

Makers Q&A: personal boundaries on social media
If you’re finding it difficult to manage your social media presence and personal boundaries, read on for some pro tips…

Lessons from an art prize judge
With hundreds of art prizes in Australia offering opportunities, how do you get cut through with your application? We ask…

Female curators (re)shaping Australian art
An all female curatorium is shaping the next survey of Australian art - so will it 'look' different, and what…

Do we need more artists on boards?
Slowly, visual arts organisations have been including practicing artists on their boards and councils. What does that look like?