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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?
Exit interview: David Campbell, Mona Senior Designer
After 10 years at Mona, Campbell reflects on his career to date and ponders what comes next.
Internships: valuable work experience or glorified volunteering?Â
Before you go chasing an internship hoping for on-the-job training, there are many factors to consider.
Does passion really spring eternal?
What happens when the passion runs dry in your creative project, The Big Idea's Verity Johnson asks?
Picking the right site for street art
Another recent police charge against street artist shows the importance of choosing the right site. Here is a short guide…
How to run an indie record label that endures
Eclectic indie label Chapter Music is celebrating its 30th year of operations. Founder Guy Blackman discusses the label’s longevity and…
How portfolio careers can lead to happiness
Screenwriter, cartoonist and illustrator Megan Herbert used to be torn between artforms, but now embraces her portfolio career.
Q&A: Jaq Gantford on winning a $75K portrait prize
Why portrait prizes are important and how to win one.
So You Want My Arts Job: Audio Book Producer
How do you get to read and translate other people's words into audiobooks? Veteran producer Sarah Bacallar tells us about…