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Vegan art materials: taking the animal out of art
Put an end to dead animals in your art, and learn more about vegan art supplies.
How to build a portfolio of your creative work (and make it stand out)
Digital portfolios can seem daunting, especially if you've never made a website before. Here's how to do it in five…
How to make an amazing short film: a festival director’s top tips
Make a shorter, simpler film and you can focus your resources on fewer locations, setups, and minutes to sound design,…
How to make the most of a Fringe festival
Three Fringe festival veterans on why they love Fringe and their advice for newcomers.
So you want my arts job: TV and film extra
If you don't mind waiting around a lot, being an extra on set can be a interesting experience. You may…
How to survive networking (without screaming into the canapés)
Networking is essential for practitioners, and we can help you do it.
Travelling? Savour your time, don’t network, says gallerist
After a whirlwind trip to Basel and Venice, MARS Director Andy Dinan offers her advice on how to make the…
How to start and maintain an inspiration board
Starting with what inspires you might be the best way to get your ideas moving from fantasy to reality.
Lessons from an art prize judge
With hundreds of art prizes offering opportunities, how do you get cut through with your application? We ask an art…
Tips for launching your creative career
A compilation of resources and insights from working professionals to help you get a start in your creative career.