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Resource Guide for the Working Artist

ArtWork

Resources for Employment in the Arts

Web Sites

American Association of Museums
http://www.aam-us.org

ARLIS/NA JobNet
http://www.arlisna.org/jobs.html

Art Institute of Seattle
http://www.ais.edu

Artist Resource
http://www.artistresource.org

Artslynx
http://www.artslynx.org

Arts Resource Network
http://www.artsresourcenetwork.org

Arts Northwest
http://www.artsnw.org

Artweek
http://www.artweek.com

Aviso Employment Resources Online
http://aam-us.org

Bellevue Art Museum
http://www.bellevueart.org

BCTC: British Columbia Touring Council
http://www.bctouring.org

Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://stats.bls.gov

The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum

The Children's Museum
http://www.thechildrensmuseum.org

Chronicle of Higher Education
http://chronicle.com/

College Art Association
http://www.collegeart.org

Corbis
http://www.corbis.com

Cornish College of the Arts
http://www.cornish.edu

Creative Hotlist
http://www.creativehotlist.com

Creative Freelancers
http://www.freelancers.com/

Dillon Works
http://www.dillonworks.com

e-Architect
http://www.e-architect.com

Experience Music Project
http://www.experience.org

5th Avenue Theatre
http://www.5thavenuetheatre.org

Getgigs.com
http://www.getgigs.com

KCTS: The Public Network
http://www.kcts.org

Landmark Theatres.com
http://landmarktheatres.com

Metropolitan Museum of Art World Wide Arts Resources
http://wwar.com/employment

Northwest Independent Editors Guild
http://www.edsguild.org

ONE REEL
http://www.onereel.org

Paramount Theatre
http://www.theparamount.com

PDN: Photo Distric News Online
http://www.pdn-pix.com

Photobition Seattle
http://www.ivey.com/html/job_listings.html

Portfolios Online
http://www.portfolios.com

Pratt Fine Arts Center
http://www.pratt.org

School of Visual Concepts
http://www.svcseattle.com

Seattle Art Museum
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org

Seattle Center
http://www.seattlecenter.com

Seattle Repertory Theatre
http://www.seattlerep.org/home.html

Seattle Stage
http://www.seattlestage.com

Seattle Times Company Employment
http://classifieds.nwsource.com/classified/

Seattle Weekly.Com
http://www.seattleweekly.com

Stagecraft Industries, Inc.
http://www.stagecraftindustries.com

The Stranger.com
http://www.thestranger.com

Tacoma Art Museum
http://www.tacomaartmuseum.org

TPN Event & Tradeshow Production Management
http://www.tpnevents.com

TV and Radio Jobs.com
http://www.tvandradiojobs.com/

Washington State Jobs
http://www.wa.gov/work

Yahoo!: Seattle: Employment
http://www.seattle.yahoo.com/Employment

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Books: Literary Arts

Foote-Smith, Elizabeth
Opportunities in Writing Careers, 1999

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Books: Performing Arts

Conda, Kandias
"Get that Cutie in Commercials, Television, Videos, and Films": Breaking Your Talented Child into the Entertainment Industry: A Parents' Step-by-Step Beginners' Handbook and Guide to Show Business Success, 2001

Henry, Marilyn
How to be a Working Actor: The Insider's Guide to Finding Jobs in Theater, Film and Television, 2000

Comedy

Schwensen, Dave
How to Be a Working Comic: An Insider's Guide to a Career in Stand-Up Comedy, 1998

Dance

Ross, Donna
High Kicks: The Essential Guide to Working as a Dancer, 1999

Entertainment

Des Pres,Josquin
Creative Careers in Music, 2000

Mogel, Leonard
Careers in Communications and Entertainment, 2000

Fashion

Press, Debbie
Your Modeling Career: You Don't Have to be a Superstar to Succeed, 2000

Film, Video, Television, Radio

Angel, Robert
Getting into Films and Television: How to Spot the Opportunities and Find the Best Way In, 1999

Elsenpeter, Robert C.
Get into Radio, 1998

Reed, Maxine
Career Opportunities in Television, Cable, Video, and Multimedia, 1999

Music

Des Pres, Josquin
Creative Careers in Music, 2000

Ferrari, Marc
Rock Star101: A Rock Star's Guide to Survival and the Music Business, 2002

Theater

Field, Shelly
Career Opportunities in Theater and the Performing Arts

Harrington, Bob
The Cabaret Artist's Handbook : Creating Your Own Act in Today's Liveliest Theater Setting

Henry, Mari Lyn
How to be a Working Actor : The Insider's Guide to Finding Jobs in Theater, Film and Television

Jonas, Susan
Dramaturgy in American Theater: A Source Book

Moore, Dick
Opportunities in Acting Careers

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation
Stage Directors Handbook

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Periodicals: Performing Arts

The American Organist Magazine
Organist, choir and musical director positions for churches of all demoniations.

Backstage Online
Classified ads for writers, producers, actors and technicians in the television, theater and film industries. Available in print as Back Stage West.

Broadcasting & Cable: The Newsweekly of Television and Radio
Position announcements in television, radio, cable and allied fields.

Dance Magazine
Employment opportunities for choreographers, instructors, directors and managers with schools of dance and dance companies.

Drama-Logue: America's Foremost Casting Newspaper
Union and non-union casting notices for feature films, commercials, stage, television and video. Also includes calls for dancers, comedians, musicians, singers, writers and technical staff.

Instrumentalist
Faculty positions in colleges and universities, military bands and symphony orchestras.

International Musician
Lists positions available for musicians in colleges, universities, bands and orchestras.

Media Week: The News Magazine of the Media
Employment opportunities include listings for graphic arts, multimedia, production artists, art buyers, art directors, writers and other media-focused occupations.

On Screen
911 Media Center
Includes calls for work for filmmakers, producers, videographers, etc.

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Books: Visual Arts

Grant, Daniel
How to Start and Succeed as an Artist

Haubenstock, Susan H.
Career Opportunities in Art

Lang, Cay
Taking the Leap: Building a Career as a Visual Artist

Cartooning

Bohl, Al
Guide to Cartooning

Crafts

Gardner, Elizabeth B.
Opportunities in Arts and Crafts Careers

Rowh, Mark
Careers for Crafty People & Other Dexterous Types

Graphic Design

Fleishman, Michael
Starting Your Career as a Freelance Illustrator or Graphic Designer

Heller, Steven
Becoming a Graphic Designer : A Guide to Careers in Design

Interior Design

Ball, Victoria Kloss
Opportunities in Interior Design and Decorating Careers

Museums

Bates, G.W.
Museum Jobs from A-Z: What They are, How to Prepare, and Where to Find Them

Danilov, Victor J.
Museum Careers and Training: A Professional Guide

Photography

De Laney, Chuck
Photography Your way : A Career Guide to Satisfaction and Success

Johnson, Bervin M.
Opportunities in Photography Careers

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Periodicals: Visual Arts

Art Calendar: The Business Magazine for Visual Artists
Lists internships and careers opportunities available for a range of arts related positions.

Art Job
Publication of the Western States Art Federation listing jobs for art and arts related positions in colleges and universities. Includes internship opportunities.

Artweek
Classifieds include a range of calls for arts-related work such as faculty positions, graphic artists and gallery directors.

Aviso
Newsletter of the American Association of Museums. Positions in museums, academia, art centers and foundations.

PhotoMedia
Listings for photographers and writers.

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Content modified: 23 May 2003

10/06/2003