What is artistic success?

The question of what success means can be a complex one for many artists.

What does success in the art world mean? Artists at Artquest's 'For the Love of It' conference discussed whether it involves fame, integrity, or selling enough work to live off your practice.

Industry Insight

Working in arts education

Three education practitioners from Shakespeare's Globe, Chatsworth House and Derry Tower Museum spoke about their career journeys, and why an arts organisation's education department is a valuable asset.

Industry Insight

Running art workshops

Brenda Burgess is an artist and sculptor who runs art workshops for children at Leeds Castle and various schools in Kent. She spoke about her career journey and shared advice for earning an income from art.

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10 tips for a creative career

Alison Baverstock has written books on being a writer and how to find a job in both publishing and heritage. Having worked in a variety of creative jobs, she shared 10 pieces of advice for any creative career.

Creative Voices

Support for older artists?

Judith Knight founded Artsadmin, which supports and promotes a variety of arts projects. She asked whether there is enough support for older artists in the creative industries.

Creative Voices

7 goals for fairer internships

The creative industries are known for their 'culture of internships'. How could internships in the arts be made fairer? Artquest commissioned a review and shared 7 aims for the future.

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Raising funds for the arts

Fundraising for the visual arts can be rewarding: supporting artists and making projects happen. But it also involves tight deadlines and difficult targets. Two fundraisers talk about their work.

Creative Voices

Diversity in arts leadership

Are diversity schemes effective? What needs to change? Cultural leaders from galleries and museums discuss ethnic minority participation in the arts and heritage sectors.

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Building networks for artists

Chris Brown, Development Officer at Cardiff's g39 gallery, spoke about how their drop-in sessions for artists are helping creatives to find work and develop business skills.

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5 tips for gallery staff

Working ‘front of house’ in a museum covers everything visitors see. Louise Emberson, Visitor Services Manager at Woking's Lightbox gallery – shared five tips for creating great visitor experiences.