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Book review: Cursed: An Anthology Edited by Marie O’Regan and Paul Kane
This collection of dark tales, featuring writers such as Christina Henry, Neil Gaiman and Karen Joy Fowler, explores and reimagines the power of…
Burnout, slob, slack or daydreamer: What we can learn from the 'not-working' types
Not-working can create discomfort for many of us who are used to perpetual doing. Learning about the four inertial archetypes…
The case for a Universal Basic Income: freeing artists from neo-liberalism
The misery of being exploited by capitalists is nothing compared to the misery of not being exploited at all.
From addiction to recovery: unpicking the challenges of the rock'n'roll lifestyle
From gigging musician to rock star, musicians’ lives present a range of wellbeing challenges. A new book offers professional perspectives,…
What can the world's oldest games festival teach the arts about survival?
Freeplay independent games festival has survived for over sixteen years. The past and present directors share the lessons they have…
What we can learn about isolation from prison artists
Art making is a basic human activity that gives shape to meaning. In conditions of extreme confinement, finding meaning becomes…
Artists Essentials Toolkit video #1: how to get your art online
In our new video series we look at getting started with your online presence from a blog to websites to…
Could paid entry become the new norm for galleries and museums?
Research shows that numbers drop off when museum entry is imposed, but are there ways around it to bolster revenue?
Meditation without having to meditate
Tired of being told to be more mindful? Dr Jackie Bailey believes we can sneak mindfulness into our days for…
Seven Deadly Sins of Social Media for Artists
There are a wealth of opportunities when it comes to growing your social media accounts, but what are the absolute…