
How to Install Art
Handling and installing art is much more complicated than meets the eye. Studio Manager Gregory Baker shared the techniques and thought-process behind safe, secure movement of artwork.

NXT: Fair Director
What does it take to become an Art Fair Director? Sophie Parker, Fair Director of Photo London, shared how she rose from Gallery Development Manager to Director in just six years. She shared the key skills behind her success and what her typical day looks like.

Creating a Headline-Worthy Press Release
Journalist Nancy Durrant has read hundreds of press releases and Rosanna Hawkins, Director at Rees & Co, a leading cultural communications agency, has written even more. Together, they shared their insights on crafting a headline-worthy press release.

Inside the Podcast Studio
Nancy Durrant and Alexandra Steinacker are two dynamic voices in the cultural sector, each hosting their own unique podcasts: The London Theatre Review and All About Art Podcast. In this session, they shared their top tips on everything from essential gear and storytelling techniques to making your podcast stand out from the crowd.

How to Work with Prints & Editions
Sarah Kravitz began selling prints in a market stall in Brick Lane. Now, she is a leader in the screen print community running FAWW Gallery and was best placed to introduce us to the world of print and editions in the commercial art market. Here are our key takeaways:

AWITA Event: Hardwiring Change for Women in the Arts Workplace
NXT GEN Members have access to the recording of AWITA’s recent panel discussion that addressed systemic challenges, and explored actionable opportunities to gender equity in the arts.

NXT: Associate Gallery Director
Charlotte Leseberg Smith's Career Takeaways as the Associate Gallery Director of Soho Revue

Nail Your Newsletter
Journalist Nancy Durrant taught members how to write your own Substack or newsletter. It's all about:
• Getting people hooked on your content
• Finding your unique voice
• Building a loyal audience of readers

Principles of a Persuasive Pitch
In this session, you’ll learn from journalist Nancy Durrant how to catch a journalist's eye with your ideas and projects.

How to Fight FOMO
Stacey Duguid spoke to members about tackling FOMO, explaining that the "fear of missing out" stems from our innate need for social connection—something social media tends to amplify.

How to Set Healthy Professional Goals and Boundaries
It’s one thing to talk about setting goals , but doing it — especially when you’re just starting out in your career — can be daunting when you’re unsure what’s realistic or even where to begin.

How to Thrive, Survive, and Make the Right Decisions When Finding a Job
A top arts recruiter and lawyer shared their smart strategies and financial savvy insights into navigating the job market and the Workers' Rights Bill.

NXT: Development Manager
Jess Straub, Development & Sponsorship Manager at Nottingham Playhouse, shared her unique career trajectory and the pivotal moments that got her where she is today. She broke down what it’s really like to work in development and fundraising in the cultural sector, and the key skills involved.