So you want my arts job: physical comedy and clown teacher
Drawing from over 20 years' experience, Clare Bartholomew divulges what it means to be a physical comedy and clown teacher.
How to find your sweet spot with social media
Balancing the needs for inner peace with audience development is an ongoing struggle for artists and creatives. Here are some…
How to pitch your work to a festival director
Three festival directors offer tips on pitching your art for inclusion in their events.
Setting in motion: what Ireland’s basic income pilot could mean
The success of the national campaign that established Ireland’s Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme offers a range of…
9 ways to help you deal with creative rejection
Hearing "no" is never easy but recovering from rejection is a necessary part of the artist’s life. Here are some…
Why we fail when we talk about talent
Using the word 'talented' as praise and encouragement devalues hard work, skill and learned ability. We need to use better…
So you want my arts job: Art Teacher, Costume and Jewellery Designer
Anna Kolusniewski runs a successful business teaching art classes for children and adults, while also creating stunning wearable pieces on…
Entering theatre at different life stages – taking another path
Some arts practitioners follow a straight line into their chosen profession. Others take a more circuitous path. Moving from the…
Now is the time to talk to your manager
Have you spent the year putting off that tough conversation? Now is the time to have it, and here’s how.
So you want my arts job: Bibliotherapist
Though bibliotherapy is an ancient practice it's not particularly well-known, says Dr Susan McLaine, a practitioner of over 18 years…