After Art School: Professional Development Training in Nonprofit Organizations. Issue 4 (8th August 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Olshan, Kelly
• Is Part Of: Journal of arts management, law, and society. Volume 47:Issue 4(2017)
• Page Start: 230
• Page End: 244
• Publication Date: 2017-08-08
• Subjects: Art schools -- artist careers -- artist services -- arts alumni -- arts entrepreneurship -- nonprofits -- professional development; Arts -- Periodicals; Performing arts -- Periodicals; Performing arts -- Law and legislation -- Periodicals; Art and state -- Periodicals; 700
• DOI: 10.1080/10632921.2017.1340210
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1063-2921

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In the last fifteen years, the nonprofit community has witnessed a rise in professional development programs for artists. These programs are designed to help artists navigate their increasingly entrepreneurial, or self-directed, careers. Many participants are arts graduates seeking training they did not receive from academic institutions. This research investigates the professional development initiatives of four NYC-based arts organizations by asking how they view their services in relation to art schools and why they offer particular training. Arguing that nonprofits supplement art schools' curricula by playing an essential role in artists' education and career development, this article ultimately discusses opportunities for collaboration.