Breaking In - 10 Entry-Level Arts Roles
Trying to work out where to land when breaking into the creative sector? This list outlines some avenues that may open doors for emerging arts professionals.
What Arts Managers Notice About Their Best Workers
A survey of arts managers across the Tasman has highlighted what their top workers are bringing to the table right now. Their observations may surprise you.
Managing The Burnout Balancing Act
Anxiety and burnout are on the rise for creative industry professionals - here are six achievable steps to help manage multiple projects sustainably.
6 Tips For Entering An Art Prize
Many say art prizes are as fraught as entering the lottery, but you can hedge your bets. Here’s how.
Tips From Peers: How To Have A More Sustainable Practice
From easing up on the travel to rethinking how we reuse things - creatives offer tips for a more sustainable way to work.
New Possibilities: Casting & Training Non-Binary Actors
How is the performance industry - and training institutions - keeping up with a softening of gender binaries?
Literary Judging: Take A Look Behind The Scenes
A veteran international judge answers some frequently asked questions about the process behind deciding top literary awards.
How To Leave An Arts Job Without Burning Bridges
Setting the house alight as you walk away looks good in movies, but in life it's best to leave nicely and stay on good terms.
20 Creative Habits To Kickstart A Productive Day
Need to mix up your morning routine? Starting your day creatively can help set you up with focus and flair - here are some artist tips.
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 language, says an experienced arts educator.
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 first aid strategies to help with the pain.
The Other Work
Independent artists often do other work alongside their art making, but how does it sit within their arts practice as a whole?