Management

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Working at Art Nonprofits

If you’re a young person planning on entering this field, I hope this prepares you more than I ever was when I started.

Podcast Episode 010: Art Is My Occupation (Stanford University talk reprise)

Stanford University invited Anthem Salgado to talk to early career artists about what to expect and how to prepare as they enter the field. This audio captures the content of that presentation given for the event, Art is My Occupation.

Podcast Episode 009: Cliff Osmond tribute feat. Fred Pitts and Marte Mejstrik

Art of Hustle rarely – if ever – focuses on craft and aesthetics. However, here, we go over a lot of fun and useful tips for acting, mostly because lessons from working on stage and on screen can translate directly to survival tips for life and career! Theatre artist or not, please give a listen.

How to Write Effective Cover Letters

Let’s take the mystery out of cover letters. I will help you get back to basics and stay on message so that you can get yourself that job interview! What do employers want to hear from you anyway? You may be surprised that it’s easier than you think.

The Pros and Cons of Publishing Your Work Online

Thievery is a legitimate worry. Allow me to make some very basic and immediate suggestions for protecting your work, including – perhaps counterintuitively – getting it out where everyone can see it.

Don’t Stop Believin’

Pushing to the brink of disaster only to turn around to achieve the best of outcomes. Sometimes, playing with your back against the wall brings out the best in you.

Spotlight on the Arts: Meet Chloe

High school intern Chloe went from “How do I do that?” to drafting the blueprint to her goals in a span of three hours. In this video, she reminds us that bringing great ideas to life is all about getting started now.

Do You Need a Degree to Be in the Arts?

Thinking about grad school? If you’re getting into work to provide good for the world, you also have to provide that good for yourself. Find out the minimum requirements, the hugely important question you’ll need to ask yourself, dangers to avoid, and the valuable skills you’ll need to pick up, no matter what your title. Consider this post part of your continuing education.

6 Tips for Managing Your Gmail, and Retaining Your Sanity

Is your email inbox a bottomless pit? Can’t find the right emails when you need them? This blog is for you. Art of Hustle welcomes Google Leadership Recruiting Coordinator and former director of Funkanometry SF, Gina Mariko, as its newest guest blogger. Get ready to be blown away ’cause Gina’s about to shake up that inbox of yours with her Gmail organizing wisdom!

Good Advice for Staying Up When Your Luck is Down

It’s really not the end of the world. Stay in the game, reset, put yourself back together and figure out how to get better. And for the love of gah, keep it classy, yes?