Career Advice

Managing a massive assignment
Carrie Rae Cunningham explains what inspired her to take up the helm of much admired arts organisation, Massive Theatre Company.

So you want my arts job: Audio Describer
Description Victoria’s Will McRostie talks to ArtsHub about interpreting and presenting theatre and exhibitions for blind and low-vision audiences.

So you want my arts job: Circus Trainer
From fending off hungry camels to young artists driving innovation and change, working as a circus trainer is a rewarding…

Mastering the interview: Tips from journos (from the archives)
Do you freeze at the thought of doing an interview with the media? Here are a few tips on how…

Is professionalism a dirty word in the arts? (from the archives)
Has too much talk of brand and career management muddied the path of professional practice as an artist? Artistic growth…

10½ commandments of writing
Commonly offered suggestions for writers don't work for everyone and must be approached with caution. Here are 10 considerations for…

Cultivating resilience in the face of chaos (from the archives)
Connectedness, self-care, a playful outlook and finding meaning in difficult experiences can help you bounce back from setbacks.

How to create your ideal artistic life
Mary de Ruyter talks to two artists and asks them how their enviable creative life.

So you want my arts job: Circus Rigger
Working behind the scenes in the circus sector isn’t for everyone, but if you have a good head for heights…

Breaking out of a creative rut
If you work in the arts, at some point you’re bound to experience the dreaded rut. Kathryn Burnett has some…