Our comprehensive career development center offers a complete range of services, programs, resources, and special activities for current undergraduate and graduate students as well as alumni of the Institute. A phone is available for students' use to make appointments or to inquire about potential jobs. The director of career development and visiting professionals with specific expertise cover a full spectrum of subjects concerned with the artist's non-studio life, including how to write grants, how to write and read contracts for gallery acceptance, bookkeeping and taxes for the artist, and how to start your own business. Throughout the year, additional workshops and lectures are held to address students' career, professional, and job questions. The director and career counselor are also available for individual counseling on specific career concerns such as resume preparation or portfolio presentation.
Counselors are available by appointment or on a drop-in basis.
Plus, an extensive resource library of over 450 volumes dedicated exclusively to careers. Assistance in finding employment, using our national listings of art specific jobs. Over 800 job internship opportunities that allow students to earn credit while working in art-related jobs. Benefits including gaining valuable skills, making important contacts, and exploring career options. Graduate school counseling and assistance in the application process.