Career Advice
Travelling? Savour your time, don’t network, says gallerist
After a whirlwind trip to Basel and Venice, MARS Director Andy Dinan offers her advice on how to make the…
How to start and maintain an inspiration board
Starting with what inspires you might be the best way to get your ideas moving from fantasy to reality.
Lessons from an art prize judge
With hundreds of art prizes offering opportunities, how do you get cut through with your application? We ask an art…
Tips for launching your creative career
A compilation of resources and insights from working professionals to help you get a start in your creative career.
Makers Q&A: personal boundaries on social media
If you’re finding it difficult to manage your social media presence and personal boundaries, read on for some pro tips…
5 essential skills all arts managers need
Experienced arts professionals reveal the management skills they rely on most to succeed in their jobs.
Do we need more artists on boards?
Slowly, visual arts organisations have been including practicing artists on their boards and councils. What does that look like?
Internships: valuable work experience or glorified volunteering?
Before you go chasing an internship hoping for on-the-job training, there are many factors to consider.
Does passion really spring eternal?
What happens when the passion runs dry in your creative project, The Big Idea's Verity Johnson asks?
How portfolio careers can lead to happiness
Screenwriter, cartoonist and illustrator Megan Herbert used to be torn between artforms, but now embraces her portfolio career.