Arts Career Evolutions

Claire is a corporate event producer, TedX speaker, and all around storyteller, with a background in stage management and theater production! She has spent her entire career bringing her love for artistic storytelling, collaboration, and creative problem-solving to life both in and out of the performing arts world. She attributes her exuberance and skills to her theater background, and we cannot wait for you to hear what she has to say about it!

If you've spent most of your career in the arts, you have probably spent most of your career getting jobs either through auditions or referrals. So how on earth do you prepare for an interview? Believe it or not, you've been training for this the entire time.

Alexandria is a Career Development Specialist for Entertainment Professionals, who currently works for The Actors Fund. Her excitement and passion for her job really shines through, and she brings to the table several years of experience helping arts and entertainment professionals successfully bridge the career gap.

Looking for a good podcast to listen to that can help you along in a time when you're stressed or confused about the future? We have some suggestions! In December we are sharing with you Our Favorite Things, and this episode we are talking about podcasts that help us see perspective and get excited when facing difficult life choices. We have chosen six podcasts that have personally inspired us to grow, change, and move forward as creatives, both in and out of our arts professions.

Are you looking for a good book to cuddle up with that will light your fire? Well, you’ve come to the right place! In December we are sharing with you Our Favorite Things, and this episode we’re talking about some of our favorite books. So today we have seven books to share with you. These books help us rekindle our flame and feel ignited when maybe we feel a little more defeated.

One of the biggest things that arts people deal with is the shame in leaving, feeling like you're abandoning something that you love. “Oh, well if you're not making all of your money from art, are you really an artist?” Yes, you're really an artist! Follow along on the emotional journey, and know you're not alone.

One of the biggest things that arts people deal with is the shame in leaving, feeling like you're abandoning something that you love. “Oh, well if you're not making all of your money from art, are you really an artist?” Yes, you're really an artist! Follow along on the emotional journey, and know you're not alone.

Are you an extrovert who gets mistaken for a performer? Maybe you're an introvert who is not shy. Join us for an in-depth conversation on how personality and personal dynamics play into career choice, and how to avoid boxing yourself in.

We don't need to tell you there's A LOT to think about as you're preparing to go in a new direction. But are you thinking about all the right things? Your primary focus should be you.

Production Management = Project Management. We know you've been project managing all along. Listen to learn how to make sure non-arts hiring managers understand just as well!