Career Advice

Mind your mental health
Sam Grover catches up with Borni Te Rongopai Tukiwaho to hear how artists can look after themselves.

How to appreciate the creative process, not the outcome
How can we learn to relish our creative practice for the wisdom it teaches us, without being obsessed with success…

How to make working remotely work for you
Have you heard of 'Hermit Habits'? Sam Grover shares some smart advice on how to be productive and look after…

How to figure out your next step (when you feel stuck)
Creatives share the processes they use to face uncertainty, deal with feeling stuck, level-up in their arts careers, upskill, and…

How to get your finances in order
This is the bit of making a living from art that nobody likes to engage with – the finances.

Work for someone or go it alone?
What are the benefits of the different paths? Both ways let you practice your art, and get paid for it,…

9 things to know when planning your first exhibition
Having your first exhibition can be both daunting and exciting. We speak with artists who offer practical suggestions for getting…

Top tips for emerging journalists
Whether you're starting out in print or an online publication, or considering a position in radio or TV, here are…

Why the commercial world needs artists
By thinking past your art and focusing on the underlying skills that make you a good artist in the first…

How to stop worrying about not having one career path
There can be internal or external pressure to "pick one thing" in our careers, but several arts professionals share how…