Careers, Community, and Leadership in the Arts

Careers, Community and Leadership in the Arts is a comprehensive guide that unites three essential cultural career development pillars. It examines how arts workers navigate complex and precarious career pathways, highlighting the role of community in shaping sustainable creative work.

Kim Goodwin teaches arts management and human resources at the University of Melbourne. Her work bridges research, teaching and real-world practice, exploring how people build careers, lead teams and thrive in the arts. She's passionate about creative workforces, inclusive leadership and supporting emerging talent in the cultural sector.

List of figures About the author Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Crafting Arts Careers 2. Career and Leadership Development in the Arts 3. Understanding Communities of Practice in the Arts 4. Characteristics of Arts Leadership 5. The Reluctant Arts Leader 6. Arts Development Through Community Participation 7. Creating Sustainable Communities of Practice in the Arts 8. The Power of Community Appendix Index