Creative Arts Engagement

Welcome to the Creative Arts Engagement Career Community! If you are interested in a career that touches the arts in some way, this community is for you. There are so many different career paths you can explore, from fundraising for a museum, to working in grantmaking for a state arts agency, to working in a city arts department, to working as an agent in the music industry, and more in every sector (nonprofit, public, and private). Top skills needed for this field include collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and a connection to the arts. Careers include, but are not limited to: administrators, fundraisers, marketers, writers, educators, artistic programmers, designers, managers, and curators.

Browse this page for helpful resources to jumpstart your career exploration in the arts, events to attend, student organizations to explore, internships and jobs to apply for, and blog posts to deepen your understanding of the field. You’ll also find helpful connections to other people in your career community: O’Neill staff, alumni, arts partners, and our Facebook group where you can network and connect with your fellow peers and recent grads interested in helping you navigate the field.

Helpful Resources for a Career in Arts Administration

If you are interested in exploring a career in arts administration, there are many helpful resources available to help you get started. Here are a few suggestions:

Americans for the Arts – Americans for the Arts is a nonprofit organization …

By Erinn Drone
Erinn Drone Assistant Director of Career Services
Read more »

Welcome March!

March is here and the countdown to the first day of spring is on. I wanted to take a moment to remind you to stop and open “unknown” doors.  As I walked on campus today, I stopped by the Lilly …

By Erinn Drone
Erinn Drone Assistant Director of Career Services
Read more »

How to Rise Above Your Fear of Being Rejected For a Job

Your dream company posts an opening for the job you’ve always wanted. Not only does the position itself seem ideal, but also, you’re well-qualified.

But instead of calling up your network of contacts and revising your resume, you break out …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
Read more »

Sidebar

Job Market InsightsIn partnership withLightcast logo

Explore occupations by career categories and pathways and use real time labor market data to power your decision making.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Featured Resources

Career Service Hours

Daily Drop-in Extended Hours
M 10:00 - 4:00 8:00 - 5:00
T 10:00 - 4:00 8:00 - 5:00
W 10:00 - 4:00 8:00 - 5:00
TH 10:00 - 4:00 8:00 - 5:00
F 10:00 - 4:00 8:00 - 5:00

You no longer need an appointment to stop by the Career Hub! Our Career Studio is now open Monday - Friday from 10am-4pm with free coffee every morning!

Contact & Location

Phone
(812) 855-9639
Address

1315 E. 10th Street, Room 200
Bloomington, IN 47405