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Social | #ArtistHotline Returns December 19

Tweet from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST for career advice, freelancing tips, and networking tools for introverted and neurodivergent artists. Plus, changes ahead for #ArtistHotline. The holidays are a great time to celebrate traditions while also looking forward to a new year. #ArtistHotline, a professional development Twitter chat, has been taking place on the third…

Social | New Chapter for #ArtistHotline

Twitter Chat for Artists to Take on New Digital Life The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) launched #ArtistHotline in 2015 as a new entry point for artists to seek advice and inspiration. This monthly day of tweeting fostered an online community of artists and arts administrators, and has been a way to share resources, brainstorm,…

Monday Motivation | Beware of the Machines!

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week When you send out your resume and cover letter, they may be first scanned by algorithms, rather than real people! And making a good impression on pieces of code can be a lot trickier than impressing human beings. When submitting electronic applications, make sure…

The Art of the Application | Work Samples: Video and Audio Files

We’re providing pointers to help you submit your best application. Applicants to the NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship who are submitting audio or video work samples are invited to submit up-to 2 longer length work samples. In addition, applicants need to upload two 2-minute excerpts. Excerpts should be taken directly from your longer length work samples. Artists…

Creative Careers | Architecture & Design Jobs Round-Up

Uniting form and functionality, jobs in architecture and design are all the rage! Are you inspired by beautiful, functional spaces but don’t have a degree in architecture? Architecture and design companies need plenty of other professionals in order to function. All you need is your drive, skills, creativity, and passion for the design arts to…