Anti-Racism for Arts Administrators

June 07, 2020 by Sarah Kearns in Career Development

Following this past weeks’ protests, we have decided to compile a list of resources for arts administrators to use to continue their anti-racist practices in both their personal lives and at work. We will also include a list of arts organizations that have put out statements against racism. Please remember, this is just a preliminary list of resources we have compiled. There are plenty of other resources, books, and articles to read so don’t let your research and education stop here! Please reach out to us if you want us to add anything to our list.

Springtime Gala Season on a Budget

April 21, 2019 by Jacque Donaldson in Career Development

The cherry blossoms are blooming and with that, a sign that the bi-yearly wave of arts and cultural centers galas and benefit’s are arriving in time for the festive spring season. Arts galas, or spring flings, happenings, parties, award shows, benefits, or whatever you want to call them—are the major fundraiser event of the year for institutions and typically honors their programs, artists, and prime supporters.

YPA Arts Weekly | Feb. 4 - 10

February 03, 2019 by Young Professionals in the Arts in Weekly Round-Up

Those two puppies at the Met Museum simply made our day! This week, we want to feel the same amount of chill as the two of them and just breeze through it. There’s plenty of great events in our Go section to accomplish this, or relax listening to the CI to Eye podcast while learning something at the same time. And there’s still time to Apply for the 2050 Administrative Fellowship at the New York Theater Workshop. Here’s to feeling the chill this week without actually freezing like we did in last week’s cold!

YPA Arts Weekly | Jan. 28 - Feb. 3

January 27, 2019 by Young Professionals in the Arts in Weekly Round-Up

The deadlines are approaching and it's time to level up! Connect with other rising leaders in the field while building the skills you need through NYFA’s Emerging Leaders Boot Camp. Get your application together because there are just two more days to apply! And speaking of mentorship programs, our Apply and Go sections provide a few more opportunities for growth near and far. All that and more in this week’s round-up!

YPA Arts Weekly | Oct. 22 - 28

October 21, 2018 by Young Professionals in the Arts in Weekly Round-Up

We don’t know about you, but colder days for us mean it’s just a tad harder to be out and about and be social. But we’ll give you plenty of reasons to do so in our GO section. And if networking or making new friends is not your forte, we have some advice under READ. Introvert or not, it’s always a good reminder to focus on asking great questions while networking. We’re looking forward to our event in partnership with NYFA’s Emerging Leaders program “Managing Up and Down: Conflict Resolution in the Workplace” on Monday, Oct. 29 (register now!). As always, we have job opportunities for you to APPLY as well.

YPA Arts Weekly | Oct. 15 - 21

October 14, 2018 by Young Professionals in the Arts in Weekly Round-Up

You know those days that could use a few extra hours? All of last week felt like that for us. But especially so when we discovered the “Arts + Social Impact Explorer” by Americans for the Arts. Not only is it a great resource for stats, facts, and data, but each segment includes an additional reading list that makes us wish for extra reading time. Under GO this week, we’re excited to share our next event in partnership with NYFA’s Emerging Leaders program “Managing Up and Down: Conflict Resolution in the Workplace” on Monday, Oct. 29 (register now!). Lastly, even if you have a full-time job, you might want to consider becoming a "People Mover” at National Sawdust for two days? We were intrigued. More below under APPLY.

YPA Arts Weekly | Oct. 8 - 14

October 07, 2018 by Young Professionals in the Arts in Weekly Round-Up

Feeling down after a tumultuous week that bled into the weekend? US TOO. If only all our problems would self-destruct just like Banksy’s latest stunt. But there is no better time to get educated, connect with your community, and rally together. Below are some reads, events, and new horizons toward a brighter, more inclusive, and fair future. Because we can’t stay stagnant, not in times like these. Onwards.

If You Can't Market Yourself...

December 04, 2017 by Young Professionals in the Arts in Career Development

Interviewing is always stressful no matter what field you are in. YPA has found that when it comes to the arts, different paths call on distinct tools to prepare for each interview. Marketing and Development roles within the arts are similar in that they demand keen communication skills, a personable nature, and the ability to adapt as technology and methods evolve. It involves having to comprehend and sell the mission and big picture goals of the organization to audiences and supporters on a daily basis, and because of that your first impression during an interview can impact everything. So how should one prepare for a dream job interview specifically for a role in the coveted Development or Marketing fields? Leaders Erica Sattin, Director of Development at National Sawdust, and Nella Vera, Director of Marketing for BFV Management, disclosed to us at last month’s Professional Development Workshop: The Art Job Interview a few key pointers on how to do your homework before stepping into your next big interview. Below we piled up our favorite steps!

8 Honest Tinder Profiles of Young Art Professionals

April 05, 2017 by Mara Vlatković in Just for Fun, arts profile

Ahh, the online dating scene! There’s nothing quite like it. Each of us showing our best side, the wittiest lines and a carefully curated collection of pictures. But what if we had the chance to write what we actually mean to say? We explored what eight Tinder profiles of young arts professionals would look like.