Career Advice
So you want my arts job: Circus acrobat
If you enjoy flying through the air and have a well-developed sense of trust, working in a circus company might…
The essential job interview question to ask (from the archives)
When conducting job interviews, often it's a curly question that reveals the person who's the best cultural fit for your…
Getting an arts grant for your literature project
Award-winning poet Melinda Smith offers some tips and tricks for applying for the funding that might just make your project…
So you want my arts job: Freelance Arts Photographer
Daniel Boud has photographed celebrities from Flume to Cate Blanchett and Ai Wei Wei, and has worked with most major…
The ‘business’ of craft shouldn’t be an oxymoron
Damien Wright believes the future is in the handmade, especially as we emerge as a new economy out of COVID-19,…
The 4 Rs: Exploring trauma-responsivity and self-care
The theatre sector needs a trauma-responsive rehearsal process, argues community-engaged artist Claire K. Redfield.
Just say hello! Real-world networking revisited
As we emerge from our COVID-induced hibernation, it’s time to embrace some old-school networking in the real world. Here are…
So you want my arts job? Over 20 careers to consider in 2021
From sound designers and circus riggers to artistic directors and general managers, this popular series looks at a range of…
Don't work with arseholes: why talent shouldn't trump all
Are you guilty of hiring or working with talent who always brings trouble? Verity Johnson breaks down a question every…
10 things to consider before moving into artist management
If you’re a talented problem solver, passionate about the music industry and keen to help artists go far, then a…