17 new year money tips for creatives

With the median creative income for Australian artists being $7,000 – and $22,500 for those working on their practice full time, it’s no surprise the subject of money can be a tenuous one for many. 

At times, it can even feel as if financial advice doesn’t apply to those in the creative industries – after all, who is thinking about investing in their superannuation when they’re busy chasing up an overdue invoice? Incomes can be erratic, and many in the arts sector work lengthy hours for not much pay.