THE NEST has put together six practical actions that you can do today to take charge of your online presence and reputation. Social media is a huge business in Australia, here's what you should know before jumping in feet-first. THE NEST is a boutique digital agency, specialising in web development, social media and mobile solutions for the arts and ...  More...

Marketing strategies can increase your sales and build audiences for your work. This booklet provides some tips about pricing, promotion, working with the media, creating your own website, e-commerce and e-marketing. $10 NAVA members/$12 non-members at the link below.  More...

We all know that the jobs and opps market is tough and there's lots of competition. Artists are having to work hard to locate and win the opportunities on offer. Being successful often depends as much on who you know and how you promote yourself as it does on responding well to a call for applicants. Click on the link below for some of the tactics you...  More...

On one hand there’s a lot of people in Australia & NZ who want to earn money through their creativity. On the other, industry is constantly on the look out for great new creative talent. It's in the middle that 60Sox sits. For emerging creative practitioners and industry professionals, this site showcases original creativity across a broad spect...  More...

Social networking is a new way to communicate with your customers and can include tweets, blogs and posts. There are literally thousands of artists and arts organisations taking advantage of social networking. Social media is being employed to create a new type of conversation with existing customers, to gain new ones and to build credibility and r...  More...

This AbaF Fact Sheet provides tips and information on what to consider before selling your work at an art or craft market.  More...

JUMP directly supports the career development of Australian artists aged 18-30 and in their first five years of professional practice, by facilitating mentorships with leading professionals in their chosen artform. Mentored artists receive funding for a creative concept, to be realised through a flexible relationship with their chosen mentor across an...  More...

"Getting connected: making your mentorship work" is the handbook for you if you are seeking or planning a mentorship in the arts industry - either as a mentoree or mentor. Includes a directory of mentoring programs in Australian arts organisations. Whether you are an emerging artist, or at a career crossroads and looking for a nudge, or ev...  More...

Craft Australia is celebrating its 40year anniversary in 2010 and as part of the celebration has set up a flickr page to showcase Australian studio craft and design. We are continually uploading images to this site and a number jewellery and object images has been uploaded with many more to come.  More...

The US-based Getting Attention blog is a source of ideas, tactics, and tips for nonprofit communicators focused on helping their organizations succeed through effective marketing. They have made available this Nonprofit Marketing Plan Template at no cost. Sections include Goals; Objectives; Target Audience; Best Strategies; Tactics; Roles & Resp...  More...

Screen NSW's Slingshot is a suite of programs that have been designed to accelerate the career development of NSW key creatives, individuals and teams. Programs include: The Production Attachment Scheme; The Above-the-Line Attachment Scheme; The Mentorship Program; The Festival Travel Fund; The VFX (visual effects) Placement Scheme; and The Emerging...  More...

A useful blog by arts adviser Sylvia White. Topics include Guide to Approaching Galleries, Pricing Your Art, Creating the Perfect Artists’ Website, Rental Galleries: When Is It Worth It?, The Dreaded Artist Statement, Redefining “Limited Editions” for the 21st Century, Preparing For An Exhibition- How To Get The Most Out Of This Valued Experience, and...  More...

Succeeding in a creative career can be a struggle. For some, the only way to achieve their ambitions is by combining their passion for creativity with a second job. If you're looking for ways to stay creative as you earn a living, check out Creative Choices' (UK) advice on being a part-time creative below.  More...

Useful article outlining and summarising current views on editioning.  More...

The Print Council of Australia Inc. is a not-for-profit visual arts organisation that supports all forms of contemporary prints, artists' books, and paper art. They can provide advice on print issues - see their website for more details and contact information.   More...