3 Tips Arts Intern Applicants Need To Know

Rebecca Tuynman Career Advice, Getting Started, Internships, Opportunities, Student Resources, Tips

You’re an artist and you want to get some work experience in your field, so you’re going to apply for an arts intern position. That’s great, you’re on the right track! An internship is a perfect testing ground for your potential arts career. You’ve done your research, contacted your school’s career center, and now you have some applications in front of you.

How are you supposed to know what will make your application strong and successful?

08bb94eSince 2000, I’ve hired and supervised over 20 interns, in my role a Education Manager at Ryman Arts. I’ve read hundreds of applications, and given dozens of interviews. Furthermore, I work with alumni from Ryman Arts to help them to apply for internships at other organizations. I see some wonderful, glowing examples of promising youth out there! I also see some of the same mistakes over and over again. Let me start by assuring you that you are fabulous and someone would be lucky to have you as an intern, but let me give you three tips that all arts organizations really want arts intern applicants to know:Read More

Armory Teaching Artist: Michelle Wiener

Marshall Ayers Art, Artist Profiles, Drawing & Painting, Sponsors, Visual Arts

1382055_10102697931211057_791232145_nMichelle Wiener, www.michellewiener.com received her BA in painting at the College of Creative Studies, UC Santa Barbara and her MFA in Fine Arts from Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA. She is also an alumna of the Ryman Arts program.  Her work ranges from paintings and drawings to altered books, and ceramic sculpture. Michelle has been a Teaching Artist with the Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena, CA since 2009 and participated in their Armory Teaching Artist Fellowship Program. The program involves learning to teach children and teens through gallery touring techniques and hands-on art making experiences in a contemporary art context.

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3 Tips to Finding Your Best College Environment

Elaine Pelz Getting Into College, High School, Student Resources

Back to school always brings a rush of adrenaline. New classes and new teachers, new after school activities and new routines fill the calendar. While you’re focused on the newness immediately in front of you, I hope the prospect of college is whispering in your ear. In reality, it probably feels more like a roar. The endless questions mashing together are daunting and overwhelming.

Which school do I want to attend? Which one will accept me? Will I make new friends easily? What will the dorms be like? Will I enjoy living away from home?

To calm the confusion and muffle the roar I advise students to start by identifying needs and wants at a very basic level.

Begin by considering which college environment suits your learning style best.

Is it art colleges, liberal arts colleges, or universities? When you understand the differences the three offer, many of your early questions will begin to answer themselves. Here’s what I mean.Read More

6 Tips for Writing Poetry

Connie Martinez Poetry, Tips, Writing

Ever wanted to try your hand at writing poetry but didn’t know where to start? Some people like to think that when it comes to writing, you either have it or you don’t. But I believe otherwise! Everyone is capable of writing a poem, short story, or any other type of writing. Here are a few tips what worked for me and hopefully they will help you get started.Read More

Confessions of a Young Filmmaker: Constantina Konugres

Samantha Jacobs Beyond, Career Advice, Film, Getting Started, Performing Arts, Production, Student Resources

Like most recent college graduates/Millennials, aspiring filmmaker Constantina Konugres is not taking a traditional route to her desired career path. Majoring in Public Relations in USC’s Annenberg School for Journalism, Constantina chose to pick up a minor in USC’s renowned School of Cinematic Arts in order to get involved in the film industry, while crafting her own curriculum within the school. Now, as the future is unwritten, Constantina reflects on how her cinematic experience, in and out of the classroom, has shaped her path and led her to the beginning of a promising film career.  Constantina is a fellow Trojan and I was happy to catch-up with her about what’s in store for her.
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Arts Intern Insider: Armory Center for the Arts

Connie Martinez Career Advice, College, Student Resources, Visual Arts

The summer season may bring on the heat and the long awaited vacation from school, but for many high school graduates and college students, summertime also means job applications and internships. For first timers, this can be a nerve wracking time. But don’t fret, the Artzray Arts Intern Insider is here to help!

The Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena, CA is a non-profit community arts organization hosting multiple interns this summer several of whom offered their inside scoop on their #internslife.
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Community Engagement is Not Optional for the Arts

Leslie Scott Career Advice, Dance, Performing Arts, Performing Arts, Student Resources

MALAYSIA 2016: “So, what brings you here?” asks the woman sitting next to me in a Kuala Lumpur coffee shop during BODYART’s most recent ‘Decay Project’ venture. A simple and direct question, but one with pretty deep roots in my personal ideology and purpose.

Me: Well, I’m here to engage with a new community about a shared topic through movement.

Woman: Does that mean you are teaching dance?

Me: Yes, but that’s not why I’m here.

Woman: So, are you performing on stage?

Me: I’m providing a platform, in this case a dance film, but that’s not the point either.

At the risk of sounding like an inspirational dentist office poster (insert kitten hanging from a ledge here): It’s the journey, not the destination. Creative success lives in the process, however cheesy that sounds, but it couldn’t be more true.
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Want a Creative Career in Themed Entertainment?

Christine Griswold Career Advice, How To, Performing Arts, Student Resources, Tips, Visual Arts, Writing

Have you ever wondered how to translate your creative talents into a career in themed entertainment? Chances are you’ve visited a theme park (maybe even this summer), but have you ever thought of all that it takes to create these magical spaces that remarkably and enjoyably transport us from our daily lives to fantasy worlds and back again?  For some folks, that’s all they think about—and a very lucky few actually earn a living working in the themed entertainment industry. Here is some advice from industry insiders who have built careers that combine innovation, art, technology, and fun.Read More

The Future of Artists With Disabilities

Connie Martinez Events, Visual Arts

As Gil Scott-Heron said, “The revolution will not be televised.” But according to artist Mark Anderson, “The Martian Invasion Will Be Televised!” Anderson’s artwork is part of a group exhibit in the Community Room Gallery at the Armory Center for the Arts called “The Future.” On June 16, 2016, the Armory held it’s opening reception for “The Future” which showcases the artwork created by adults with disabilities who are a part of the Pasadena Adaptive Recreation Art Program. This long standing partnership between the City and the Armory has produced numerous exhibits including last year’s show with the theme “The Sky is the Limit” which celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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