Professional Development
Fringe benefits: does playing Edinburgh really help your career?
Four Australian artists reflect on their trip to the world’s biggest arts festival and consider whether the benefits of attending…
11 clever ways to promote your arts business
When it's time to stop making art for your own enjoyment, here's how to find clients who pay.
More than luck: why succession planning matters
Mentoring and internships are embraced in the arts, but succession planning can strengthen these initiatives for a sector-wide impact.
Being a studio assistant has ‘opened up my mind set’
Speaking with artists who have been on both sides of the studio assistant relationship, here what the role entails and…
So you want my arts job: Choreographer
Freelance dancer and choreographer Eliza Cooper explores the multi-faceted aspects of her profession and the excitement of interdisciplinary practices.
How to write an art-wank free artist statement
Remember, an artist's statement is a practical and professional tool. Here are 7 tips to getting it right.
Guide on submitting a manuscript
Tips from arts writer and critic Andrew Wood on how to get your written work in front of the right…
Tips on managing a precarious freelance career
When life is a constant job interview, these tips on managing freelance precarity can ease the stress.
Yes, you can say that: a guide to tricky workplace conversations
Proven strategies for managing difficult topics at work including confronting that annoying colleague, and asking for a raise.
Why ’bad’ reviews are equally valuable and how to do them well
Giving a negative review can be nerve wracking, especially for early career writers who don’t want a bad rep. But…