Career Advice

20x20: Get em young and reap the long-term outcomes
Research has shown that over 60% of recent arts visitors first attended cultural organisations as children. We revisit this topic…

20x20: Bullying in the arts is a real problem
For ArtsHub's 20th anniversary, we look back and ask: are the arts facing the same degree of bullying, or have…

So you want my arts job: Mona Director of Museum Concept and Vision
With an obscure title – and one totally befitting to the unique Mona brand – Elizabeth Pearce tells us about…

Introducing Sarah Schmidt, CMAG’s new Director
With a regional gallery pedigree, topped off by diplomatic cultural relations, Sarah Schmidt brings a unique perspective to the Canberra…

What to do if your job sucks
How do you know if it's time to call it quits or to stay on? A checklist to read before…

So you want my arts job: ARI Director
Being an ARI Director is extremely collaborative, says Rebecca Gallo, an artist and founding member of Pari, in Sydney's West.…

Exit Interview: Mikala Tai, Director 4A
At 4A, Mikala Tai fought for the legitimacy of contemporary Asian art in the Australian context. Her success is a…

So you want my arts job: Sound Designer
If you have an ear for detail, an active imagination and technical know-how, working as a sound designer and composer…

20x20: Should you go international?
While Australia's international borders remain closed, it is a good time to reflect on the merits of career-based travel for…

Exit Interview: Michael Rolfe, CEO Museums & Galleries NSW
After 10 years in the role, and more than 30 advocating for the arts, Michael Rolfe is stepping down as…