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Monday Motivation | Students, Don’t Sleep on Conferences!

Did you know that many conferences in the creative industries welcome students? Some conference organizers, like the College Art Association, offer “Pay-As-You-Wish” rates, affordable day rates, or student discounts. Your university’s Career Services office may also be able to help. Take advantage of these opportunities to network with others in the field you’d like to…

Announcing | Doctor’s Hours “On Call” Consultant Sarah Hart Corpron

Fundraising, grant writing, and project management consultant available for appointments this May and June. Are you an artist, creator, or art administrator in need of some career advice? The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is pleased to introduce new Doctor’s Hours On Call consultant Sarah Hart Corpron. The program, which debuted in March, expands…

Business of Art | Freelancers, Know Your Rights

You’re an independent contractor, but that doesn’t mean you’re on your own if you experience discriminatory behavior. Are you an artist and an independent contractor? You’re not alone. Artists—sometimes called the “original gig economy workers”—are 3.5 times more likely to be self-employed than the general United States workforce. While freelance or contract work can offer…

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Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week Do you dream about working for certain organizations? Be sure to sign up for their newsletters, and read them! Newsletters are the perfect way to learn more about an organization’s programming in an in-depth way, find out about events where you can meet staff…

Artist News | Fiscal Sponsorship

The latest from artists and emerging organizations who are part of NYFA’s Fiscal Sponsorship program. Join artists in The New York Foundation for the Arts’ (NYFA) Fiscal Sponsorship program as they create performances, exhibitions, films, and more. NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship digs deep to help artists sustain their creative practices through access to fundraising tools and…