Rochelle Siemienowicz
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The Artist’s Way: Week 2 – recovering a sense of identity
Self-definition is a major component of recovering our creative selves. This week we look at drawing new boundaries and avoiding…
The Artist’s Way – an invitation to change your life
Julia Cameron's creativity manual is still a global bestseller, three decades after it was first published. Come on the journey…
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…
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…
10 tips for combining work and study in the arts
Be realistic and get organised. From timeboxing to flexible jobs, these ideas will help you find balance and reduce the…
How to leave a job in the arts without burning bridges
Setting the house alight as you walk away looks good in movies, but in life it's best to leave nicely…
What we learned: top 10 career lessons from 2023
Forget quiet quitting and quiet firing. This year it was all about having better conversations – about money, mental health,…
How to find your sweet spot with social media
Balancing the needs for inner peace with audience development is an ongoing struggle for artists and creatives. Here are some…
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…
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…