Career Advice

50 ways to make money in the arts
The more income streams you have, the more opportunities you have to make art. The most successful artists can check…

Landing lucrative corporate gigs as an artist
In the creative economy, opportunities for artists supposedly abound. But where? We find out how you can land a corporate…

30 things I learned working in a gallery
Having worked in a regional gallery, a commercial gallery, for a biennale and an ARI, these are the lessons –…

5 things freelancers do to succeed
Nearly a third of Australians are now part-time or full-time freelancers. This is how the successful ones make it work.

10 day jobs to inspire your creativity
Some of the best day jobs to inspire artists have nothing to do with art.

How to get free advertising on Google
Arts organisations, like other not-for-profits, are entitled to Google Grants but many are not utilising the opportunity.

Dealing with negative feedback
An inevitable part of being an artist is opening the door to other people’s opinions and criticism.

Ten best day jobs for artists
The right job can support and strengthen your artistic practice.

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

Nine myths that shouldn't stop you working in the arts
Don't be discouraged by the naysayers. Many of the reasons you will hear not to work in the arts don't…