Career Advice
How to visualise yourself into success
Research on sportspeople shows the power of this technique. It can be applied just as effectively to building an arts…
Is going to Edinburgh Fringe worth it?
The cost of travelling to the world’s largest arts festival is outweighed by an opportunity that has launched John Cleese,…
You should really be nicer to your colleagues – rude behavior is contagious
A growing body of research says experiencing or witnessing rudeness can have harmful effects on performance and creativity.
Is your art a hobby or a business?
Three ways to know whether you are really in the arts business or just kidding yourself about your hobby.
What life is really like as an artistic director
Running your own arts company is a dream job for many but it's not all champagne openings and calling the…
Get out of your comfort zone
Positive change only ever happens when you are outside of your comfort zone. Here are some techniques to help make…
Starting your art career later in life
The arts sector is filled with youthful talent but for some creativity just doesn’t flower until later.
How to sell your story
Humans are programmed to care about stories so making the most of yours will help market your work.
Seven habits of successful people
Nothing is stronger than a habit, wrote the Roman poet Ovid. But you have the power to choose what those…
Does your business plan pass the checklist?
You probably know you should have a business plan. Did you know you might need two?