Visual Arts
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…
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…
Why are climate activists glueing themselves to paintings?
Climate activists are targeting priceless art to spread their message. Here is why the absurd act is more than a…
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.
Makers Q&A: personal boundaries on social media
If you’re finding it difficult to manage your social media presence and personal boundaries, read on for some pro tips…
How portfolio careers can lead to happiness
Screenwriter, cartoonist and illustrator Megan Herbert used to be torn between artforms, but now embraces her portfolio career.
Some practical steps to truth-telling in museums
Calls for First Nations truth-telling are growing louder in Australian politics. What does that look like within the museum sector?
5 tips for pitching to the media
Rather than taking a blanket approach, making each of your pitches count results in a better chance at media coverage.
What happens to art caught in war’s crossfire?
As the conflict in Ukraine deepens, the damage to its cultural heritage reveals various motives behind this kind of destruction.
27 things I learned starting a new art business
How to turn old learnings from portfolio careers into new gains, when starting a studio-based business.