Career Guidance for Artists and Designers
Art/Work - Revised and Updated by
The most comprehensive guide of its kind, Art/Work gives artists of every level the tools they need to make it in an art world so competitive one dealer likens it to "The Sopranos, except nobody gets killed."
Call Number: N8350.B47 2017
The Starving Artist Myth: bust the stereotype and find success in creative careers by
Creative sector jobs are driving our economy and offer a viable career path for today's youth. Careers and business opportunities in creative industries offer flexibility, variety, and security. Why then do people hesitate to go into them? A belief in the myth of the starving artist, which conjures images of penniless writers and artistic bohemians, is to blame. The myth leads many away from choosing a path they would love in favour of more traditional fields. Years later, they may come to regret that choice. Mark J. Jones shows that the persistent stereotype of the starving artist is not just costing youth and working-aged people the opportunity to explore satisfying careers, it could also cost Canada's economy in lost opportunities. Through education and entrepreneurial strategy, artists, musicians, writers, media makers, designers, actors, and others can come to understand how to reach audiences and customers in a global market. In The Starving Artist Myth, Jones erases any remaining doubt about the opportunities in the creative economy by getting at the origin of the starving artist stereotype, demonstrating the economic resiliency of the sector, and delving into the strategies for achieving career success.
Call Number: N8350 .J66 2024ISBN: 1459753844Publication Date: 2024
The Art Life: on Creativity and Career by
The Art Life: On Creativity and Career is a collection of solicited and selected texts that address the philosophical and practical issues that affect art-making and the marketplace. It brings together visual artists, curators, dealers, writers, musicians, architects, actors, and educators, who speak to their internal motivations, influences and processes, and to their external engagements with community, audience, career and success.
Call Number: N66 .A79 2012
Burn Your Portfolio: Stuff they don't teach you in design school, but should by
It takes more than just a design school education and a killer portfolio to succeed in a creative career. Burn Your Portfolio teaches the real-world practices, professional do's and don'ts, and unwritten rules of business that most designers, photographers, web designers, copy writers, programmers, and architects only learn after putting in years of experience on the job.
Call Number: NC590 .J363 2013
Career Management for Artists: A Practical Guide to Representation and Sustainability for Your Studio Practice. by
Both pragmatic and motivational, this book addresses what it means to have a successful long-term career in the arts, taking stock of the current landscape of the art world, introducing new venues in the field, reflecting on issues of social media and exhibition, and ultimately encouraging artists to take control of their professional lives. Weaving conversations from a range of internationally based artists who have negotiated alternative paths to success, lauded artist and teacher Stacy Miller provides a practical, lively reflection on what it takes to be an artist in our new global landscape. This book covers practical needs, different approaches, and philosophical ways of creating a life and career in the arts. It lays out conventional and nonconventional means to representation, describes being an entrepreneur versus funding independent creative projects, and examines social media for the potential powerhouse it is. Most importantly, it gives artists a way to think about being a professional and the different paths to a successful career in the arts. Perfect for emerging, mid-career, and experienced artists, this book encourages readers to redefine personal success and to act locally, nationally, and internationally in an expanding art world.
Call Number: ebookISBN: 9780429810367Publication Date: 2020
The Business of Design by
The foundation of a design business : Design education ; Writing a business plan ; Starting your own firm ; Strategic plan ; Top ten business practices ; Interview with Michael Graves
Business and financial management : Financial tools ; Budgeting ; Contracts ; Managing profitability ; Interview with John Merrill
Marketing and public relations : Marketing ; Building a marketing plan ; Public outreach ; Finding a niche ; Learning how to say no ; Public relations ; Interview with A. Eugene Kohn
Human resources : Finding the right fit ; Reviewing your staff ; Mentoring your staff ; Employee benefits ; Hiring practices ; Firm structure ; Ownership transition ; Building a legacy firm ; Corporate retreats ; Interview with Victoria Hagan
Project management ; Project kickoff ; Team structure and roles ; Scheduling ; Budgeting ; Contract management ; Technology and project management ; Power of communication ; Interview with Richard Meier
Product development : Hiring a licensing agent ; Project-development process ; Negotiating the deal ; Managing the deal ; Licensing versus self-production ; Building your own brand
Call Number: NK1173 .G73 2011ISBN: 1616890185Publication Date: 2011
The Business Side of Creativity by Call Number: NC998.5.A1 F66 2006ISBN: 039373207XPublication Date: 2006
Careers in Art by
Career seekers find all the information they need to investigate a field and then narrow it down to a job that suits them. Each book gives an overview of the profession, outlines job options, and shows how to plan and prepare for a career.
Call Number: N8350 .C34 2000
Creative, Inc.: the ultimate guide to running a successful freelance business by Call Number: N8350 .I42 2010ISBN: 0811871614Publication Date: 2010
The Practical Handbook for the Emerging Artist by
Primarily designed to help visual art students make the transition from art school to their own practice, this book is also an excellent resource for practicing artists.
Call Number: N6505 .L39 2002
The Successful Artist's Career Guide by
Whether you are an art student, an aspiring artist or a longtime hobbyist, Margaret Peot offers experienced advice and empowerment for taking that next step. Chapter by chapter, she'll help you map out a personalized route toward the creative life of your dreams.
Call Number: N8350 .P46 2012
Becoming an Architect by
What do architects do? What are the educational requirements for architects? What does an architectural internship involve? How does one become a licensed architect? What is the future of the architectural profession? Get the answers to these key questions in Becoming an Architect. This completely up-to-date guide to today's careers in architecture provides a clear and concise survey of the field and offers advice for navigating a successful career.
Call Number: NA1995 .W35 2006
Becoming a Graphic and Digital Designer by Call Number: ebooksISBN: 9781119044703Publication Date: 2015
The Essential Guide to Business for Artists and Designers by
This second edition of the best-selling, comprehensive handbook The Essential Guide to Business for Artists and Designers will appeal to a wide range of artists, makers, designers, and photographers looking to set up and establish an arts practice or design business within the visual arts and creative industries. With fully revised content, three new chapters, and profiles of contemporary artists and designers from around the world, this guide leads the reader through the most important aspects of setting up and growing a profitable enterprise.Providing the vital knowledge and tools to develop a vision and achieve business growth, topics include:- Building networks and successful negotiation tactics - Promoting an engaging social media presence- Business planning and money management- Overview of legal, tax and intellectual property issues- Setting up a website and trading online- Exploiting innovation and future trends As well as specially tailored enterprise exercises and useful diagrams, this latest edition features apt quotations and indispensable resources including an extensive glossary and a list of key professional bodies and organisations based in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and South America.This handbook is printed in a dyslexic-friendly font and includes new illustrated mind maps and colour pictures throughout.
Call Number: ebookISBN: 9781474250566Publication Date: 2017
Career Resources Online
- MassArt Career DevelopmentCareer Development works to connect MassArt talent to the creative economy. This is achieved through internships, job listings, career counseling, resume critiques, and workshops and events.
- Mass Cultural Council Artist OpportuntiesA way to find your next contest, artist residency, call to artists, publication, and more. We publish a new roundup every week, so check back often.
- HirecultureHire Culture exists primarily for the benefit of nonprofit arts, science, and humanities organizations in Massachusetts.
- Alliance of Artists CommunitiesThe Alliance of Artists Communities is an international association of artists' residencies — a diverse field of more than 1,500 programs worldwide that support artists of any discipline in the development of new creative work.The Alliance of Artists Communities is an international association of artists' residencies — a diverse field of more than 1,500 programs worldwide that support artists of any discipline in the development of new creative work.
- CoroflotCoroflot.com creates better professional experiences for designers of all backgrounds all over the world. We take personal responsibility for our contribution to the design community, whether it’s connecting designers with outstanding career opportunities, giving innovative companies access to leading talent, or bringing exposure to amazing design work.
- Creative HotlistCreative Hotlist is now a dedicated career resource for creative professionals in visual communications: Individuals can post resumes, job-wanted listings and online portfolios. Companies and organizations can post information about capabilities and services and from the same account, post job openings and, through the acceptance of resumes online, manage a hiring search.
- Art Deadline ListPublic art commissions, art competitions, art jobs and internships, art scholarships and grants and fellowships, residencies, art festivals, call for entries/proposals/projects, and other opportunities, in all disciplines, for art students, art teachers, and artists of all ages, all skill levels, in all disciplines, everywhere. A subscription to the Premium list guarantees you will be the first to view announcements and have access to ALL announcements.
- American Alliance of MuseumsThe American Alliance of Museums (formerly the American Association of Museums) is the one organization that supports all museums. Through advocacy and excellence, the Alliance strengthens the museum community. We support 30,000 museums, individuals and companies by: developing standards and best practices, providing resources and career development, advocating for museums to thrive.
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