Professional-Development-iMAGE

The Institute strives to support our alumni community with a multitude of professional development programs to help foster growth and community.

Workshops/Talks

We welcome alums to share their expertise on a particular topic with fellow CalArtians. Past topics include how to pitch your script, social media for artists, and maintaining your creative vision while managing professional relationships. 

Workshops are hosted in Los Angeles or virtually. Presentations run 45 minutes with an additional 15-30 minutes for Q & A. Your workshop may be live streamed or recorded to share with the CalArts community. The Alumnx Office presents several talks a year and will move forward with topics that best fit the needs and requests of the community.

If you'd like more information about presenting, kindly email Karolyn Heimes at kheimes@calarts.edu.

 

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

January 22, 2021: Pitching with Giulia Caruso (Film/Video MFA 13 & CalArts Faculty) and Ki Jin Kim (Film/Video MFA 10 & CalArts Faculty) | Register

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PAST WORKSHOPS

Catch recordings from past talks and much more in the Professional Development Resource Library on CalArts Connects.

  • December 9, 2020: Grant Writing with Anjanette Maraya-Ramey (Dance BFA 04)
  • November 13, 2020: Ace Your Next Interview presentation AND Mock Interview Tool Demonstration, Presented by PDCLW
  • November 11, 2020: Personal Budgeting with Amy Komen - Workshop​, Presented by PDCLW
  • November 9, 2020: Freelancing Series, Part 4: Prioritize, Pivot & Pitch - Workshop, Presented by PDCLW
  • November 6, 2020: Career Strategies for Students with Disabilities, Presented by PDCLW 
  • November 5, 2020: Internship Program - Info Session, Presented by PDCLW 
  • November 4, 2020: Virtual Performance + Exhibition - Workshop, Presented by PDCLW 
  • October 29, 2020: Freelancing Series: Networking and Marketing Yourself in a Pandemic, Presented by PDCLW
  • October 26, 2020: Marketing and Promoting Yourself with Katrina Frye
  • October 21, 2020: Follow Up Q&A - 10 Ways to Make Money During the Pandemic as a Freelancer, Presented by PDCLW
  • October 20, 2020: Stoopid Buddies Stoodios - Employer Info Session, Presented by PDCLW
  • October 14, 2020: Freelancing During a Pandemic: 10 Ways for Freelancers to Earn Money During the Pandemic (Pt. 2), Presented by PDCLW
  • October 7, 2020: Career Workshop - How to Create a Professional Network from Scratch​ Presented by PDCLW
  • October 5, 2020: Freelancing During a Pandemic: You are Essential (Part 1) - Workshop Presented by PDCLW
  • October 2, 2020: Writing Your Best Resume and Cover Letter Presentation & Compass's Resume Builder Demonstration Presented by PDCLW
  • September 17, 2020: How to Organize and Manage Your Finances as a Creative with Claire Van Holland
  • August 20, 2020: Virtual Networking Strategies Presented by PDCLW 
  • July 15, 2020: Building Your Career: Barbara Halperin
  • July 6, 2020: Building Your Career: Joy Gregory '99
  • June 29, 2020: California AB5: Everything You Need to Know as a Creative with Sam Mazzeo and Olivia Phillips
  • Workshop Recording
  • June 24, 2020: Building Your Career: Rob Minkoff '83
  • May 7, 2020: Managing Your Creative Practice During a Crisis with Eric Holter
  • Workshop Recording
  • February 12, 2020: Marketing and Branding for Artists with Katrina Frye
  • July 31, 2019: Grant Writing Workshop with Cathy Akers '06
  • January 24, 2019: Taxes for Artists with Emily Churchill
  • July 18, 2018: Facebook and Instagram Skills for Artists with Kyle Henry '13
  • June 26, 2018: Digital Marketing and Social Media as a Business Tool with B. Neimeth '16
  • May 29, 2018: Budgeting for Artists with John Henningsen '15
  • August 3, 2017: Copyright for Creative Professionals with Sarah Van Sciver '16
  • June 15, 2017: Zen and the Art of Professional Relationships with Reynier Molenaar '00
  • April 1, 2017: Pitching with Devorah Cutler-Rubenstein '75
  • February 8, 2017: Alumni Entrepreneur Panel with David Braun '13, Harmony Jiroudek '05 & '07, Tina Tangalakis '00, and Leslie Scott '16
  • January 28, 2017: Deducting Your Creative Career with Scott Rubenstein
  • July 28, 2016: Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews with Rita Soultanian
  • June 15, 2016: Grant Writing with Cathy Akers '06
  • March 18, 2016: Fractured Atlas with Dianne Debicella

Career Services at The Patty Disney Center for Life and Work

The Center for Life and Work provides a multitude of professional development resources for alumnx. Visit their website for information about professional development events, job search resources, and more.

Career Services

Have a resource you wish to share?

Send details to our team at alumnx@calarts.edu.