Visual Arts
The case for a Universal Basic Income: freeing artists from neo-liberalism
The misery of being exploited by capitalists is nothing compared to the misery of not being exploited at all.
What can the world's oldest games festival teach the arts about survival?
Freeplay independent games festival has survived for over sixteen years. The past and present directors share the lessons they have…
What we can learn about isolation from prison artists
Art making is a basic human activity that gives shape to meaning. In conditions of extreme confinement, finding meaning becomes…
Artists Essentials Toolkit video #1: how to get your art online
In our new video series we look at getting started with your online presence from a blog to websites to…
Could paid entry become the new norm for galleries and museums?
Research shows that numbers drop off when museum entry is imposed, but are there ways around it to bolster revenue?
Meditation without having to meditate
Tired of being told to be more mindful? Dr Jackie Bailey believes we can sneak mindfulness into our days for…
Seven Deadly Sins of Social Media for Artists
There are a wealth of opportunities when it comes to growing your social media accounts, but what are the absolute…
The Future is Cultural Equity
As we rebuild after lockdown old inequalities and bias are emerging. Veronica Pardo argues that this is our time to…
How to deal with uncertainty
With lockdown easing, many of us are wary of what the future holds, from finding work to staying healthy. Trisnasari…
Harvesting delight from uncertainty: how artists can care for themselves after the pandemic
How can artists look at mastering their anxiety rather than letting it control them? Dr Jackie Bailey asks the experts.