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How-to Guides for Creatives

Browse through our general guides for useful tips on how a range of topics for artists and creatives.

Organising a Creative Event

Looking to organise an event for the first time? Our guide covers points to consider as you start planning.

Marketing your Creative Event

Reach out to your audience with tips in this marketing guide.

Social Media Tips for Creatives

Which social media platform should you pick to promote your work? Read our general overview on the most popular social media platforms.

Writing an Engaging Artist Bio

An artist bio is a short text that tells the reader about who you are as an artist or creative and some of your key achievements.

Writing an Artist Statement

Stumped when it comes to explaining your practice and work in words? These handy tips will help you get started.

Photographing your Artworks

Taking a quality photo that best reflects your artwork can be tricky. Read these general tips to learn how to improve your photography.

Pricing your Art or Creative Product

Pricing your creative work can be a challenge because there is no one size fits all solution. This guide provides some general tips to help you get started.

Ways to Sell Your Creative Product

Read our tips on ways to sell your creative product through markets, online, wholesale or consignment.

Organising an Art Exhibition

Turning an initial artistic concept into a real-life exhibition can be daunting. Here are our top tips to help you organise a successful exhibition.

Organising a Gig

Planning a gig? Here are the tips for organising your music event.

Organising a Performance

Get started on organising a performance with this guide.

Funding your Creative Project

Got a great idea, but not sure how to bankroll it? Here are some ideas for where to look for funding for your creative project.

Writing a Grant Application

Creative grants are notoriously competitive. Here are some of our top tips to help you stand out from the crowd.

Writing an Exhibition Proposal

Make your exhibition proposal stand out for all the right reasons with our advice on how to strengthen your application

Writing a Grant Acquittal Report

Got the grant? Delivered a great project? Next, it is time to submit your acquittal report. Here is some advice for what to include and how to go about writing this type of report.

Getting Your Writing Published

Read these tips on how to get your writing published.