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Monday Motivation | Get That Click!

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week A complete LinkedIn profile does wonders for your searchability in the platform, but what is the point of showing up in a search if recruiters won’t click on your link? Don’t get comfortable by just writing your job title or a vague description of…

Event | Doctor’s Hours for Visual & Multidisciplinary Artists with Museum Curators

June 17 event will offer individual consultations with museum curators. Are you in need of some career advice? The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is pleased to announce an upcoming session of Doctor’s Hours for Visual and Multidisciplinary Artists, a program designed to provide artists with practical and professional advice from arts consultants.…

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…