There are many different ways to work in the arts besides being an ‘artist’. We ask some of the Generation ART creative team about how they came to do what they do.
Project Coordinator
“It’s OK not to be single minded. It equips you for jumping between lots of worlds.”
Press and Marketing Consultant
“I love the range of interesting people and projects I work on, but sometimes it is challenging to be outside of the organisation you are working for; it can be lonely working as a freelancer”.
Photographer
“What one piece of advice would I give my younger self? Get on with it!”
Museums Learning Officer
“Be confident and be sure of who you are; all of the flaws, and all of the good things. Make every experience a learning experience; we are all still learning every day”.
Media Producer
“The editing process is the most challenging; having to sort through all of the footage and piece it together so it all makes sense. It’s also the most rewarding when you see it all come together”.
Gallery and Technical Manager
“The thing I love about my job is also the thing that makes it so challenging. And so rewarding when you succeed.”
Filmmaker / educator
“What do I find most challenging? Sometimes it’s hard to get into a purely creative space, oh, and networking. That’s tough too”.
Director / Van Girls
“I don’t come from an entrepreneurial family at all and it never really crossed my mind to start my own business. I was focussed on going to university and starting a career in the arts”.
Creative evaluator
“I love my work because it’s varied so I never get bored; it’s challenging so keeps me on my toes and offers loads of opportunities for learning. I am my own boss so no one else can tell me what to do.”
Artist
“My career in the fashion industry laid down a sound basis for time management, interaction with people and a very strong work ethic.”
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