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Monday Motivation | The Great Digital Clean-Up

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week: Looking for a job? Make sure your digital presence is as polished as your application. Employers will probably Google you before scheduling an interview, so make sure whatever they find online doesn’t discourage them from making that phone call. Is there anything you don’t…

Don’t Miss A Deadline | Find and Track Applications

How to find and manage application deadlines to support your creative practice. For most working artists, the path to completing a project means one thing: submitting applications. It is rare to be able to fund a project through a single source, which means you will probably find yourself applying to a wide variety of resources,…

Register Now | How to Find and Land Your Dream Job in the Arts!

This February 18 workshop will help you define your career path, find opportunities, and walk you through all stages of a job search. New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is pleased to announce its next online workshop "How to Find and Land Your Dream Job in the Arts,“ presented by Maria Villafranca, NYFA Coach and…

The Art of the Application | Representing Your Artwork Online

Let your work speak for itself clearly and successfully. Work Samples are an integral part of every NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship application. Read on for tips to consider when putting together your portfolio for submission. Documenting Your Work: Before documenting your work, think about what aspects you want to highlight for the review panel. Perhaps it’s your…

Creative Careers | How, Why, and When to Negotiate Salary

A salary negotiation is one step toward you understanding your value. Whether you are an entry-level employee or a seasoned arts professional, learning how to negotiate your salary is a necessary skill to both increase your long-term earning potential and advocate for advancements in your career. Employee raises, in most cases, are based on your…