Professional Development
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…
Entering theatre at different life stages – taking another path
Some arts practitioners follow a straight line into their chosen profession. Others take a more circuitous path. Moving from the…
Webinar #4 – Managing the business of creative practice: an expert roundtable
If you're a sole practitioner working in the creative industries who finds the mechanics of running your business challenging, this…
How stage and screen directors can deepen their understanding of their craft
NIDA’s Master of Fine Arts in Directing provides students with the opportunity to think about process, communication and craft through…
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.
Artist burnout is not a mental health issue – it is a labour issue
Reframing burnout in labour terms would implicitly shift our approach to advocacy around artist well-being.
Creative Spaces Summit 2023: a stimulating provocation of art and ideas
This year's Summit was invigorating, full of insights and sure to leave a lasting impact.
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…