Getting Started: Researching Arts Professional Opportunities
- Reflect on your goals. Where do you see yourself living? What is something you'd like to achieve in your first year or two after graduating? What resources will you need?
- Search multiple resources. Look at a mix of international, national, regional, state, and local sources.
- Scope out the professional organizations. They often list opportunities. Discounted student rates may be available to access member-exclusive resources.
- Your networks are a valuable source. Consult with others in WKSOA, contact ISU's Career Center, ask visiting artists for advice, join online networks where artists tend to share professional information.
- This guide is just a starting point! Ask your professor or librarian for additional input.
Multi-Purpose Websites
- College Art Association - OpportunitiesLists open calls for residencies, exhibitions, grants, papers, conferences, and more.
- Creative CapitalBimonthly round-ups of residency, grant, award, and other opportunities
- Hyperallergic - OpportunitiesMonthly round-ups of residencies, fellowships, and workshops to grants, open calls, and commissions
- Words of MouthA weekly newsletter sharing opportunities for professional and creative development (jobs, calls, and more)
