The Career Services Office
This office is here to provide students in the visual and performing arts with the tools to build and invent their own creative careers.
Because your path and challenges go far beyond simply applying for published job openings, we provide presentations and individual appointments to help you explore all your options. Last year we took a trip to Chicago to interview gallery owners, and brought arts and industry experts in to discuss marketing and self-promotion, grant writing, and how to start your own business. We also provide individual appointments for any student wanting feedback on career goals, promotional materials, and job application materials. If you've got a question or would like to make an appointment, please feel free to contact us.
Upcoming Events
- April 14 Webcam discussion of copyright law in the visual arts with Arts & Entertainment Lawyer Elizabeth T. Russell. Architecture Building room 302 5:30-6:50pm. Open to all.
- April 18 Steven Schankman, President & Founder of Contemporary Productions, an entertainment marketing and venue management company will speak about his life in the music business. Smith Hall room 25 from noon until 1pm. Open to all.
- April 28 Many Jobs, One Career. Artists tend to have a wide range of interests, skills, and accomplishments. Melissa Sallee will talk about how to sculpt these into a rewarding career. Education Building room 37 from noon until 1pm. Pizza will be provided. Open to all.
- April 28 Aligning Your Grant Request with Reasons People Fund the Arts with dancer, arts activist, and arts entrepreneur Melissa Sallee Architecture Building room 302 5:30-6:50pm. Open to all.
FAA300: Entrepreneurship and Self-Promotion in the Arts
Who: This class is for you if you're interested in
- opening your own studio
- opening your own theater
- managing your own ensemble or band
- opening your own firm
- promoting yourself as visitng artist / lecturer
- improving your self-promotional skills
- improving your professional writing skills
What: Class projects include
- writing a summary of your project / studio / business
- conducting market research -- you'll gather information on your audience and competitors
- pricing -- figure out what you should charge for products, services, and lessons
- marketing -- how will you promote your studio / business / firm
- creating a promotional package -- which you'll send to potential clients or to the press to get coverage for your performance or firm
- writing cover letters and resumes
You'll also learn about
- taxes for the self-employed
- grants - how to align your requests with reasons people fund the arts
- arts administration -- day jobs in the arts for artists
When?
Mondays from 5:30pm until 6:50 pm
Credits: The class is currently 2 credits, but may be 3 credits by Fall '08
Want to Work in or Get Your Work into Galleries?
A Conversation with Chicago Art Dealers
Read about our visit with four Chicago art dealers to find out what they're looking for from employees and artists.
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