Making Art Happen, Together
We’re fighting the good fight this week, acknowledging how hard arts careers can be and why we’re still working towards being arts professionals while finding ways to work around questions such as “What is your current salary” in the READ section. Under GO we’re excited to meet the new NYPhil music director Jaap van Zweden, and learning how to apply for grants and residencies. And as always, we have plenty of opportunities for you to APPLY for as well.
Read MorePost-art fair week, we hope you are feeling more inspired than depressed. But if you are in need of some uplifting news, check out our READ section where according to a new NEA study we learn just how much the arts contributes to our country’s economy (more than agriculture, transportation, or warehousing!!) In GO, Woman’s Month is coming in strong with panels, conferences, and Art+Feminism Edit-A-Thons! In APPLY, become a DEI Fellow with AAM, plus jobs, jobs, and more jobs. Onwards!
Read MoreMarch has started, and with a snow storm! We hope you’re all keeping warm. Whether you get a snow day today or not, we’ll make sure it’s a good start to the week with plenty of articles in our Reads section. For example, find out whether you’re the type who should be listening to music while working. We also can’t wait to go see the newly opened exhibition at the New York Public Library commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, Go to a related event this week. And lastly, a great curatorial fellowship opportunity and more in our Apply section this week.
Read MoreLet’s wrap up the month with a bang! From the impact of the government shutdown on the arts to networking and development tips, our Reads section provides a balance of insight and direction. And if you want to put your networking into practice, check out Go as well as a new show at one of our favorite spots, the Roger Smith Hotel. In Apply, now is the time to build the future we want for NYC culture- nominate a panelist for the city’s cultural development fund plus a general round up of opportunities in the city. Onwards, YPA!
Read MoreIf you’ve had the joys of a long weekend—we salute you and hope that you stayed bundled up on your couch under many layers of blankets! Today it’s back to braving the cold and dragging yourself to the office, your creative project, your freelance gig, or your job search. To support you from afar, we have some inspiring advice for Entrepreneurs for you to Read alongside an article explaining why it sometimes takes us 10 days to do something that takes 10 minutes (we’re wiser now!). Under Go, we’re seeing you discussing Blackness and Modernism or taking in a free concert at Symphony Space this weekend. And if new year means new job, there’s plenty of opportunities (including for the full-time employed arts professional) under apply!
Read MoreFor our first round up of the year, be sure to Read our new Event Recap for the Conflict Resolution workshop we held in partnership with New York Foundation for the Arts last Fall. Fractured Atlas’s guide to measuring your activity and productiveness is a great start towards a mindful and present new year. For Go, poster making, fundraising how-tos, and a concise list of art shows around town, you’ll find something for everyone. NYFA’s Emerging Leaders Boot camp is a valuable experience for taking your arts career to the next level and has a deadline quickly approaching at the end of the month - don’t wait to apply!
Read MoreIt’s the last sprint to the holiday break and doesn’t December just always feel a little too short? So many holiday parties, drinks, year-end festivities to go to before we wind down this year. While enjoying those cocktails, there’s always a chance to expand your network, and in READ we share an article on how to do so. This week we’re also loving the interview with one of our YPA Members Luiza Teixeira-Vesey from NYFA. We share mostly free events in our GO section, we know budget’s are tight during gifting season but that doesn’t mean you have to cut down on your outings. Under APPLY this week, we’re sharing a very special opportunity to volunteer with us! We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in contributing and gaining experience at the same time. Write us :)
Read MoreWelcome back and hello Monday! To help you jump straight into the holidays and support artists along the way, check out NYFA’s Holiday Gift Guide in our READ section. Work on managing your digital persona at two separate events in GO and keep your resume up to date and eyes peeled because we have lots of YPA Member recommendations in APPLY. All that and more below!
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