Mindset

A Must Read for Every Artist

This post exposes one of the most prevalent and treacherous deceptions in the artist community. And suggests how we will survive and reach new heights as a class of workers.

Some Friendly Advice on Fundraising

In this guest post by Lina Yang, she gives us the best of multiple perspectives on fundraising as it is practiced in arts and cultural organizations, and as it is taught in her current grad program in the East Coast.

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.

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 Ultimate Resume Tip

This is one way to save yourself a lot of time, and keep your information more central, and more organized. It will help a lot. Trust me.

Give Thanks: Benefits for Your Bank Account and More

Demonstrating appreciation isn’t just for social niceties either. It carries with it notable concrete benefits. For your pocket and the people around you!

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.

How to Set Goals That Work

Goals are not just actions to be taken but attributes to aspire for. These days, it’s not enough to set goals; we have to become them.

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?

Downward Economy vs. Downward Dog

To be a true problem solver, a.k.a. hustler, is to give equal priority to both short- and long-term strategy.