Artstart - Arts Training

Interested in persuing further training in the arts and culture industries? Here are some useful links to get you started. Let us know if you find any others by emailing artstart@tafensw.edu.au.

Regional Arts NSW
http://www.regionalartsnsw.com.au
Regional Arts NSW enables people who live in the regions to manage arts and cultural priorities for their own region through local government.


Accessible Arts
http://www.aarts.net.au/
Peak arts and disability organisation which seeks to promote full inclusion, access and cultural opportunities in the arts for people with disabilities. Check out the Events and Opportunities link.


Art Education
http://www.arteducation.com.au/

Art education resources for students and art teachers such as:



Australian Job Search
https://jobsearch.gov.au/
The vacancy database contains every job listed with every Job Network Service around the country as well as those advertised in national newspapers and the Australian Public Service Gazette.


Hobsons guides
http://www.thegoodguides.com.au/
Comprehensive information on courses and higher education institutions for those considering education and career options.


TAFE NSW

http://www.tafensw.edu.au

TAFE NSW offers relevant training and education in a broad range of industry areas including the arts and entertainment. Find information on:

  • courses, careers and qualifications
  • flexible study options
  • enrolment
  • support services.


Job Guide 2007
http://www.jobguide.dest.gov.au/
In-depth information on occupations with related education and training pathways. Offers help with working out what occupations suit you best, based on your interests and abilities.


Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts

http://www.dcita.gov.au/arts_culture/funding_programs__and__support
Commonwealth Government Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts

Information on:

  • Arts training bodies across Australia
  • Indigenous programmes
  • A range of projects funded and supported by the Commonwealth government.


Culture.gov.au
http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/training/
Includes a database of information on Australian education and training programs for the cultural sector. Also provides information on cultural festivals and conferences Australia-wide.


myfuture
http://www.myfuture.edu.au/services/default.asp?FunctionID=2000
Information on arts training bodies as well as steps for developing a career pathway plan. Includes a search facility for information on career development, career websites, work and employment, job vacancies, work, education and training and choosing school subjects.


Arts Training NSW
http://www.artstrainingnsw.com.au
Practical guidance, links and information about skills, training, qualifications and career pathways for the arts industry in NSW.


ArtStart Presentation from Professional Development Workshop March 2009
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