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.

12 High-Paying Jobs for Creative People to Consider in 2023

Article from The Muse May 16, 2023

12 Roles Where Creatives Can be Creative

We love our creativity, it’s a unique part of ourselves that cannot be ignored or set aside. Our creative nature, in some cases, defines us and …

By Juliette Kniola
Juliette Kniola Assistant Director of Career Services
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Chloë de Camara MPA ’23: Before I walk across the stage, here’s what I have to share…

We had a chat with Chloë, our Class of 2023 Graduate and we were able to learn some great insights from her on her journey at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs from her position at the CareerHub …

By Debby Mathebula
Debby Mathebula Peer Educator
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Sam Clements MPA ’23: Before I walk across the stage, here’s what I have to share…

We had a chat with Sam, our Class of 2023 Graduate and we were able to learn some great insights from her on her journey at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs from her position at the CareerHub …

By Debby Mathebula
Debby Mathebula Peer Educator
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