Visual Arts
Good public art starts before the ‘art’
What makes good public art and what can we gauge from public response? Plus tips for responding to an EOI.
The bleed of visual artists into theatre
Tim Storrier is the latest to join the long history of visual artists designing theatre sets. We take a look…
How to write an art-wank free artist statement
Remember, an artist's statement is a practical and professional tool. Here are 7 tips to getting it right.
Tips on managing a precarious freelance career
When life is a constant job interview, these tips on managing freelance precarity can ease the stress.
Automated plagiarism: Furore over ‘computer’ winning art prize
Turf wars between artists and AI generators - a topic that is the tip of an iceberg worthy of a…
Why I did a Reality TV show for my arts practice
We talk to Blown Away contestant Tegan Hamilton on the wins, and pains, of art-based reality TV, and its career…
So you want my arts job: Sculpture Festival Access Manager
What's it like to wear Meghan Kennedy's shoes, as the Education, Access and Inclusion Program Manager for Sculpture by the…
Why ’bad’ reviews are equally valuable and how to do them well
Giving a negative review can be nerve wracking, especially for early career writers who don’t want a bad rep. But…
Is social media the new curators’ portfolio?
Social media platforms such as Instagram have greatly impacted the visibility of curators but can it give them some leverage…
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.