Visual Arts
Seven career lessons from intergenerational artists
Career journeys offer many pathways. A group of artists aged from 26 to 66, share advice on managing the options…
Creative companies filing for bankruptcy
Within days, two creative companies announced that they had moved into liquidation, confirming fears of a tightening economy in the…
Local knitters’ solution for restless hands
Ever heard of twiddle muffs? Learn more about these simple knitting projects that are beneficial to both the maker and…
Are we missing an opportunity when we say ‘arts jobs are real jobs’?
Who are we leaving behind when we justify artist work on the system's terms? Are we missing an opportunity for…
Artists highlight the heightening issue of homelessness among women
Artists bring home the plight of older Australian women amid the housing crisis.
Changing the direction of your arts practice – when, why and how?
London-based ceramicist, Chris Keenan, and other artists discuss what it means to change the direction of their arts practice.
Is fear around AI doing more harm than good?
Our anxiety is pitching artists against AI when collaboration and exploration are what's needed.
Artist burnout is not a mental health issue – it is a labour issue
Reframing burnout in labour terms would implicitly shift our approach to advocacy around artist well-being.
Radical access: the future of access in the arts
Stellar thinkers and doers gather to consider radical access and the future of an inclusive arts industry.
When can artists afford to retire?
The official retirement age in Australia has just gone up. But when do artists typically clock off from their working…