Education & Student News
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…
Breasts in art: a tender celebration
Revered, adored, feared – breasts are rarely just another body part in art. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month we take…
Braille: embossed dots literacy
Braille offers another accessibility option for readers, but what are the latest news and innovations for the system?
Three activities to help your child think like an artist
The habits of an artist include the ability to generate ideas, trust creative processes and tolerate ambiguity. Here are three…
Mind Games: crafting better conversations around mental health, gaming and tech
Immersive artist Darren Vukasinovic wants to see more nuanced conversations around mental health and video games.
Orchestras strengthening international engagement
Over 100 student musicians are heading to Singapore and Malaysia, and a new major UK partnership for the MSO has…
We need to talk about money in the arts
Having open conversations about what we earn and how we manage money is the only way to a richer arts…
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…