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So Iām a dancer who currently lives in nyc, iāve been here almost 4 years and I feel like when u live in a big city the only way to get any job is to do anything (or willing to do anything) inside the field u wanna be in.
Im a freelance dancer who also does marketing and social media management for non-profits, i do production assistant, choreography, photography and video, arts managing, etc etc. I basically offered myself, my time and my knowledge to the service of othersā¦ I got to learn a lot from a lot of skills but it was always in the field of dance. Thatās how I got to meet people who have recommended me to jobs all around. hope this help and good luck! š¤
Aug 19, 2024
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I got a music degree and graduated into peak COVID in nyc. I had experience doing mixing/boom operation on some indie films and through knowing people on those sets I got tossed some PA gigs. it was mostly errand work and setting up sets, not too different from what I knew from high school theater and some recording studio internships I had. eventually just through meeting people on set I found myself doing PA work for fashion shoots, commercials, music videos (I make a brief appearance in a New Kids on the Block video), got a gig as the personal assistant to a fashion photographer, did some van/crew shuttle driving, and got to travel a bit for shoots. it wasnāt at all what I thought I would be doing but it was a good time.
only advice I can give is tap connections from other work experience you have and be down for whatever. thereās always stuff going on that people need help with and as long as you have basic competency it doesnāt super matter what your formal background is. youāre not a failure if you donāt land your dream job in your field right along the way, and theres value in broadening your experiences! be along for the ride, this job market is tough and having any kind of stable income is nice, especially if you dont mind the work
May 11, 2025
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Iāve been on the job hunt for a while now, my big dream would be to do anything creative tattooing, Illustration, animation, etc. for now I've been looking for a serving job or receptionist position, both of which I have experience in!
Iāve updated my resume made it look more professional, and Iāve applied like crazy, Iāve finally started getting a few replies which Iām so glad! but dang!
Iām in Minneapolis location if anyone knows anything that could help let me know! This is mainly for me to rant because I think the job market is crazy
May 22, 2025
iāve worked in the arts for my entire career, mainly in art museums. iām also an independent curator and ran a gallery out of my storefront apartment for a year and a half. iāve archived photographs, led museum tours, curated exhibitions, couriered art across the country in an 18-wheeler, written wall texts, edited books, interviewed artists, fundraised, done countless studio visits, written exhibition essays, provided accessibility for disabled visitors, built a curatorial practice around working with disabled artists, project managed performances, and participated as a performer in a couple of pieces (including a Tino Sehgal).
i am immensely proud of my work and have done and seen some incredible things. iāve also worked with incredible passionate people who have the privilege and honor of making culture. but Iām also very burnt out and currently in the midst of plotting a departure from the art world, in search of a job that provides more balance. my whole job as a āmuseum workerā has been my identity for 14 years and Iām curious to see what my life looks like next. iām mediating on and grappling with the idea that we werenāt put on this planet to labor, which compounded with the effects of lockdown and the pandemic, has changed my relationship to work and having a linear career. life is too short and too precious to give all of ourselves to a job (hope that doesnāt make me sound far out or too radical).
right now Iām working with a career coach, doing informational interviews, playing with my resume and cover letter formats, and applying for a wild array of non-art / non-museum jobs. Iād love to hear if you have any insights or suggestions! itās scary making the leap but Iām trusting my gut here.
Feb 15, 2025
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