CAREER ADVICE

Two Animators Talk About Careers, Art and Life

July 18, 2023

Leading parallel lives, animators Will Cuna and Drew Adams met in high school through the Ryman Arts program, but hadn’t caught up with each other for almost 10 years. Both were trained at CalArts and have both gone on to successful careers – one…

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YoungArts: More Than A Competition

July 18, 2023

Before my week spent observing the workshops and performances for winners of YoungArts Los Angeles, I knew of this program by reputation alone. I knew, for example, that it attracts some of the nation’s most promising young talent in the visual, literary,…

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5 Things To Do If You Get Rejected From Art School

April 16, 2023

Didn’t get into your dream art school?Making a college decision by May 1? You need this now! by Elaine Pelz Applying to art school is simultaneously thrilling and nerve-wracking. Then the emails, texts, and letters arrive. Some offer great news…

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Five Tips for Job Applicants in the Arts

April 16, 2023

What job applicants in the arts need to know now. By Camille Schenkkan Even if you’re an artist, you’re going to have to submit a standard job application at some point in your life. I’m Camille Schenkkan and in my…

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10 Summer Arts Programs You Should Know

April 16, 2023

High school artists, it may be early in the new year, but it’s not too early to start thinking about summer arts programs. Most summer arts program application deadlines pop up in February or March and many require audition or…

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Just Leave Me Alone It’s Winter Break!

April 16, 2023

A Winter Break To-Do List for High School Visual Artists. Here’s a December dilemma: Winter break is just around the corner. That long-awaited time to relax is almost here. Ideally you can sleep in, hang out with friends, spend time…

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6 Back To School Tips For High School Artists

April 16, 2023

August means back to school and getting caught up with friends you’ve missed over the summer. If you are an artist it’s also about early morning studio classes and building your portfolio, in addition to the tests and homework. Instead of…

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