Living the Dream
Building a Sustainable Career in the Performing Arts
Kirstin Chávez, Johnathon Pape
- 254 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Living the Dream
Building a Sustainable Career in the Performing Arts
Kirstin Chávez, Johnathon Pape
About This Book
Living the Dream: Building a Sustainable Career in the Performing Arts offers an accessible guide to understanding one's arts career as a business. This essential companion to the inner workings of the arts world begins with defining the dream, including how to conceive mission statements, branding and business plans. Part II covers sharing the dream with others through social media, networking, and working with agents or artist managers. Part III offers an overview of the financial aspect, including budgets, taxes, and managing risks. Part IV concludes by discussing the realities of an arts career, including work/life balance, preparing for the future, and managing mental health. This practical and insightful overview is a must?have companion for aspiring and early career professionals in the performing arts, as well as students on a range of arts courses, including Music Business, Entrepreneurship, and Career Skills classes.