Just this week an eighteen-year-old girl – Lula Marsh has been working on set for twelve hours a day. She is currently a runner for a movie company five days a week. She is determined to become an actress and enter the art industry. For now, she is still deciding if she wants to enroll in drama school.
Lula says her work is fascinating and that she is learning a lot about the film industry.
Right now, it is very common for pupils to want to become part of the art industry to start looking for experience in the field at a young age. Even though there has been a significant deterioration in graduate numbers in recent years, art institutions are still looking for full-time employees. It is a fact though that a degree in the arts is not enough to secure a living.
Be proactive to enter the art industry
Almost every art degree is aiming to leave their students with enough knowledge and a robust portfolio so they can further their careers. And college experience indeed lets you experiment creatively and develop a style, but experts say that it is not the only way. Saatchi & Saatchi’s chairwoman – Kate Stanners suggest that people with interest in the arts need to be proactive. She adds that people with artistic vision should not wait for favorable circumstances and must start building a portfolio now.
Other creatives assent with one another. When employing someone in a creative position, all that matters are former clients and portfolios. It’s all about how good your work is whether you have a degree or not. Also, it is essential to initiate and establish an online presence. Many social platforms allow people to get noticed.
The standard advice is not to be afraid and apply to different positions. Having a strong curriculum and expanding your contact list can put you in a significant advantage when applying to jobs in the art industry. The creative industries are always scouting for young, motivated people with new, fresh ideas and the right mindset.
