Independent/Freelance Workshop
Workshop / Training / Careers Day for Independent and Freelance Art Historians
Thursday 9 September 2010
Gallery Meeting Room, 70 Cowcross Street, London E1,
£10 per person. Book online.
10am - 5:30pm (Download full programme)
Freelancing as an Art Historian might include a variety of career possibilities such as lecturing, writing, establishing oneself as an art critic, broadcasting, cultural tour guiding, researching, and exhibition curating. Whilst freelancing is the preferred choice for our members who favour the flexibility of this kind of work, it may also be a real probability for many students negotiating the transitional phase between submission of their doctorates and a full-time, permanent, contract or institutional tenure.
This workshop will explore strategies and options for members who either choose to work as a Freelance Art Historian or who are building a portfolio of short-term contracts whilst seeking full-time work.
The session will address various issues such as: the financial implications of freelancing together with initiatives provided by the Independent section of the AAH to assist and support the Freelance Art Historian. Speakers will include freelance practitioners who will provide a picture of a range of work options available to the freelancer.
Who is it for?
- Established Freelance Art Historians.
- Art Historians seeking to work on a freelance basis.
- Students approaching, or in, that transitional phase between submission of thesis and the world of work, who recognise the importance of building a portfolio of short-term contracts as a step to acquiring a permanent post.
Programme Includes talks on the following topics:
- Working as a Freelancer? How the AAH can support you.
- Financial Implications of Freelancing
- Working as an independent Curator and Writer
- Cultural Tourism
- Establishing a Career in Arts Journalism
- Working as an Art Critic and the International Association of
Art Critics (AICAUK) - Finding Lecturing Opportunities
- Lecturing for NADFAS and other arts organisations
- The Inner Workings of NADFAS
- The Love Art London Story
- Beyond profit and loss: striking lucky and sticking around
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