I am interested in finding a job or internship in the arts. What is my best strategy?
The “Arts” covers a very broad area, from creative writing to music, from acting to painting and sculpture, and everything in between. Arts employers can be difficult to identify, but with some persistence you can definitely land a great opportunity. It pays to meet the right people. Artists and those who love them (including employers) tend to move in the same circles. Your best bet is to learn who the employers are, and then approach them directly about jobs and/or internships with thier organization(s). Community and professional associations are an excellent way to meet the movers and shakers in the arts. You will still need a professional resume, cover letter, and references BEFORE you go out there shopping for opportunities. If you are in one of the performing arts, there will be some sort of audition as part of the process. If you are interested in management of the arts (marketing, sales/promotion, administration) then you will probably have a more traditional process of applic
