Category: Insights for Creators

  • A Handcrafted Christmas

    A Handcrafted Christmas

    From unique handmade stocking-fillers to creative masterclasses, we have compiled a brilliant list of virtual market experiences, workshops, and Zealous makers for you to check out this Christmas (and beyond).

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  • Making the perfect writing award application

    Making the perfect writing award application

    Writing awards can be daunting, particularly for those new to the craft. To help you navigate the process, we asked three industry professionals: ‘what do you look for in a writing awards application?’  These firsthand insights will equip you with the knowledge that you need to take the plunge, and submit to that opportunity you’ve…

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  • Creative Resources: Self-Promotion

    Creative Resources: Self-Promotion

    Many creatives shy away from self-promotion fearing they’ll be branded arrogant, but their fear is misplaced. If you don’t tell people about what you do – and why you do it – how will they know? If you want to create a sustainable business then you’re going to need customers, supporters and champions. Self-promotion will…

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  • Creative Questions: How Do I Get My Name Out There?

    Creative Questions: How Do I Get My Name Out There?

    We’re tackling those all-important questions asked by our creative community. In this article we explore: how to get your name out there. Three arts professionals share their wisdom to provide you with a series of valuable insights.

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  • Creative Resources: Studio Spaces

    Creative Resources: Studio Spaces

    The right studio space can enable artists to develop their practice, network with other creative practitioners and gain access to opportunities which stem from their environment. We have compiled a list of studio resources to help you find the perfect workspace to suit your needs.

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  • Part 2: Building Relationships with Art Spaces

    Part 2: Building Relationships with Art Spaces

    We’re tackling those all-important questions asked by our creative community. In this article we explore: how to build and maintain a relationship with art spaces (more specifically galleries).  Two arts professionals share their wisdom to provide you with more valuable insights.

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  • Creative Questions: Building Relationships with Art Spaces

    Creative Questions: Building Relationships with Art Spaces

    Part 1: We’re tackling those all-important questions asked by our creative community. In this article we explore: how to build and maintain a relationship with art spaces. Three arts professionals share their wisdom to provide you with a series of valuable insights.

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  • Creative Questions: Curating a Festival

    Creative Questions: Curating a Festival

    Completing an application can be daunting; particularly when it comes to arts festivals that are often on the look out for new and engaging work. To help you navigate the process, we asked three festival organisers: what do you look for in an application when curating your festival? 

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