Career Advice
Mental health for creative people: five tips to thrive
Aimee Davies, founder of The Hey Mate Project, understands the unique mental health challenges for those in the arts and…
So you want my arts job: Narrative Designer
Wondering who's behind the stories in video games? Narrative Designer Alexander Swords explains the scope of his job and player…
Changing the direction of your arts practice – when, why and how?
London-based ceramicist, Chris Keenan, and other artists discuss what it means to change the direction of their arts practice.
How to deal with a Machivellian boss
Manipulative, distrustful, self-serving: learning to spot the signs of a Machiavellian personality can be important in the workplace, argue Nelly…
When can artists afford to retire?
The official retirement age in Australia has just gone up. But when do artists typically clock off from their working…
So you want my arts job: Actor
Acting is just standing around pretending, right? Not so, says Aaron Walton, about a craft that is more complicated than…
Why you need to stop obsessing about your potential
Feel like you're held hostage by the pressure of living up to your potential? Verity Johnson has put together a…
Handling the work experience kids: there must be a better way
Does your organisation buckle under the strain at work experience placement time? Read on for some simple tactics to streamline…
Q&A: Fergus Linehan on taking on Carriageworks
Irish-born and former Edinburgh International Festival director, Fergus Linehan heads to Australia to head up leading arts organisation.
So you want my arts job: Tour Manager
If you have an affinity for logistics and a love of live music, working as an artist tour manager may…