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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…

Monday Motivation | Be a Subscriber

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…

Business of Art | Five Ways to Stake Your Claim in the Arts Ecosystem

Takeaways from the inaugural Art World Conference that can help you focus your creative energies to develop a more purposeful practice. Art World Conference is a new business and financial literacy conference that includes panel discussions, conversations, and in-depth workshops addressing many of the opportunities and challenges faced by artists and arts professionals. The inaugural…

Monday Motivation | Keep Track of Your Work

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week Write down your accomplishments on a regular basis, even if you are not actively looking for a job. Not only this will help you visualize and plan your career path better, but will also make writing your next cover letter a much less daunting…

Monday Motivation | Don’t Begin at the Beginning

A resume is a story of your accomplishments, but unlike most stories, this one should begin at the end. Your resume should quickly introduce who you are, and employers are more interested in your current professional work. Kick off your list of experiences with the most recent one and then proceed in reverse chronological order.…