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Why we need to advocate for visual arts careers at high school
Students and parents need help to overcome limited understanding of careers in the visual arts, says passionate teacher and visual…
AI FOMO? Why cool heads are needed in the arts
Speakers at a recent conference took a critical stance amid pressures for those in the arts and cultural sectors to…
Do you know the first female professional artists in Western history?
Lavinia Fontana, Sofonisba Aguissola and Artemisia Gentileschi sustained rewarding artistic practices with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Repositioning: teaching and learning in the visual arts
The fifth National Visual Art Education Conference (NVAEC) saw teachers, artists and curators gathering to share ideas, inspire each other…
Creativity begins at home? Families in support of artistic growth
How does the influence of creative parents affect a child as they grow? We take a look at three distinct…
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…
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…
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.
Ageism, sexism and classism: 7 examples of bias in AI-generated images
Creating images has never been simpler, but without intervention, AI generators reproduce bias and deepen inequalities.
