Careers in the Arts

This is a guide for finding materials about job-hunting or vocational guidance in the Greenfield and Music Libraries at the University of the Arts®. It lists materials that deal primarily with the visual and performing arts. Send any questions about this topic to the e-mail address at the end of this document.

For Music information, see Music Careers and Career Management

Each main heading is followed by appropriate subject headings which may be used to search additional materials in this or other libraries.
All books and magazines are in the Greenfield Library unless noted as being in the Music Library.
REF before the call number indicates location in the Reference Section and library in-use only. Reference books are listed first in each section.

General/All-Arts

VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE

JOB HUNTING

ARTS--VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE

Artists' resource guide. Philadelphia Center for Arts and Heritage, c2006- Published annually.
REF 700.25 P463
MUSIC REF F158.18 .A77 2006

Aviso Online Classified Ads [electronic resource] Aviso Computer database program American Association of Museums, c1999
-*-can bypass login to view job ads-*-

Peterson's internships. Peterson's, c1994-
REF 331.25922 P442 2005

Summer jobs abroad. Vacation Work, 1985- Published annually.
REF 331 Su64 2007

Summer jobs in the USA. Thomson/Peterson's, c2002- Published annually.
REF 331 Su6 2004-2005

Bolles, Richard Nelson. What color is your parachute?: a practical manual for job-hunters & career changers. Ten Speed, c2003.
650.14 B638w 2003

Careers in focus. Design.
2nd ed. Ferguson, c2005.
745.4023 C18d 2005

Eikleberry, Carol. The career guide for creative and unconventional people. Ten Speed Press, 1999.
331.702 Ei48c 1999

Field, Shelly. Career opportunities in advertising and public relations.
3rd ed. Facts on File, c2002.
659.02373 F458c

Gardner, Elizabeth B. Opportunities in arts and crafts careers.
Rev. ed. McGraw-Hill, c2006.
700.23 G172o 2006

Job Bank Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. Online database of local job listings, especially administrative.

Luther, Judith. Breaking through the clutter: business solutions for women, artists, and entrepreneurs.
National Network for Artist Placement (NNAP), 1999.
658.11 L977b

Mogel, Leonard. Careers in communications and entertainment. Simon & Schuster, 2000.
302.23023 M724c

Ormont, Ronda. Career solutions for creative people: how to balance artistic goals with career security. Allworth Press, c2001.
650.14 Or59c

Seguin, James A. Media career guide: preparing for jobs in the 21st century. 5th ed. Bedford/St. Martin's, c2006.
302.23023 Se39m 2006

Top careers for art graduates. Checkmark Books/Facts On File, c2004.
702.3 T62f

Acting

ACTING--VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE

MOTION PICTURE ACTING

TELEVISION ACTING

THEATERS--UNITED STATES--DIRECTORIES

Act New York 2004: the actor's pocket guide to New York City. 1st ed. Smith and Kraus, 2003.
REF 792.028025 Ac81a

The Back stage actor's handbook: the how-to and who-to-contact reference for actors, singers, and dancers.
4th ed., rev. and expanded. Back Stage Books, c2004.
-*- A collection of articles gathered from Back Stage on resumes, photos, auditioning, agents, publicity, etc. Covers acting, dancing, and singing. -*-
REF 792.028023 B126e

Dramatists sourcebook. Theatre Communications Group, c1981- Published annually.
-*- "complete opportunities for playwrights, translators, composers, lyricists and librettists" ; lists agents, colonies and residencies, workshops, fellowships, grants, etc. -*-
REF 792.0295 D79 2006

Directory of theatre training programs: profiles of college and conservatory programs throughout the United States. Dorset Theatre Festival & Colony House, c1987-
REF 792.0295 D628c 2005-2007

Mayleas, Ruth. Theater artist's resource: the Watson-Guptill guide to academic and conservatory programs, studios and studio schools, workshops, festivals and conferences, artists' colonies and residencies, internships and apprenticeships.
Watson-Guptill Publications, c1999.
REF 792.0293 M451t

Summer theatre directory. Dorset Theatre Festival and Colony House, 1984- Published annually.
REF 792.0295 Su64 2007

Theatre directory. Theatre Communications Group.
-*- Contains U.S. theatre personnel information, addresses, business and box office phone numbers, Equity contract information. -*-
REF 792.0295 T34 2006-2007

Alburger, James R. The art of voice acting: the craft and business of performing for voice-over. 2nd ed. Focal Press, 2002.
791.45028023 Al15a 2002
Greenfield CDs & CD-ROM GCD320 (Ask at the Circulation Desk)

Cohen, Robert. Acting professionally: raw facts about careers in acting.
6th ed. McGraw-Hill, c2004.
792.028023 C66a 2004

Field, Shelly. Career opportunities in theater and the performing arts. 2nd ed. Facts on File, 1999.
790.2023 F458c 1999

Goldberg, Jan. Great jobs for theater majors.
2nd ed. McGraw-Hill, c2005.
792.0293 G564g 2005

Haase, Cathy. Acting for film. Allworth Press, c2003.
791.43028 H112a

Henry, Mari Lyn. How to be a working actor: the insider's guide to finding jobs in theater, film, and television.
Rev. & enlrg. 4th ed. Back Stage Books, 2000.
792.028023 H396h 2000

Hurtes, Hettie Lynne. Agents on actors: over sixty professionals share their secrets on finding work on the stage and screen. Back Stage Books, 2000.
792.028023 H948a

Lewis, M. K. Your film acting career: how to break into the movies & TV & survive in Hollywood. 4th ed. Gorham House Pub. c1998.
791.023 L587y 1998

Logan, Tom. How to act & eat at the same time: the sequel: the do's and don'ts of landing a professional acting job. Limelight Editions, 2004.
792.028023 L828h 2004

Moore, Dick. Opportunities in acting careers.
Rev. ed. McGraw-Hill, c2005.
792.028023 M782o 2005

Saint Nicholas, Michael. An actor's guide: your first year in Hollywood.
3rd ed. Allworth Press, c2006.
791.43028023 Sa24a 2006

Salt, Chrys. Make acting work: the practical path to a successful career. Rev. and updated ed. Methuen, 2001.
792.028023 Sa37m 2001

For periodicals listing acting auditions, see titles under DANCE.

Art/Design

ART--MARKETING

ART--UNITED STATES--MARKETING

ART--VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE

COMMERCIAL ART--UNITED STATES--MARKETING

COMMERCIAL ART--VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE

GRAPHIC ARTS--MARKETING

GRAPHIC ARTS--VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE

Artist's & graphic designer's market: where & how to sell your illustration, fine art, graphic design & cartoons.
Writer's Digest Books, c1994- Published annually.
-*- "2500 places to sell your art for ads, cartoons, graphic designs, greeting cards, illustrations, and poster/prints" -*-
REF 702.3 Ar7855 2007

Brommer, Gerald F. Careers in art: an illustrated guide. Davis Publications, c1999.
REF 702.3 B788c 1999

Chambers, Karen S. Artist's resource: the Watson-Guptill guide to academic programs, artists' colonies and artist-in-residence programs, conferences, workshops. Watson-Guptill, 1999.
REF 702.3 C356a

Children's writer's & illustrator's market. Writer's Digest Books, c1989- Published annually.
REF 070.5025 C437 2002

Good business is the best art: 20 years of AIM: Artist in the Marketplace program.
The Bronx Museum of the Arts, c2000.
-*- "Features interviews with 20 artists and career tips for visual artists." -*-
Greenfield CDs & CD-ROMs GCD383 (Ask at the Circulation Desk)

Graphic Artists Guild handbook: pricing and ethical guidelines. 10th ed. The Guild, 2001.
-*- Covers how artwork is priced, professional relationships, business practices, prices and trade customs, etc. -*-
REF 741.6023 G767g10 2001

Literary market place with names and numbers. R. R. Bowker Co. 32d- ed., 1972/73- Published annually.
-*- Lists US and Canadian book publishers, literary agents, book manufacturers, editorial and art services, photographers, photo agencies, awards and prizes, etc. Good source for illustrators. -*-
REF 070.5025 L7 2007 2 volumes

Preparing for a career in art and design. Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design, c2000.
REF 741.6023 P919b

Abbott, Robert J. Art & reality: the new standard reference guide and business plan for actively developing your career as an artist.
3rd ed. Seven Locks Press, c2001.
706.8 Ab28a 2001

AIGA professional practices in graphic design. Allworth Press ; co-published with the American Institute of Graphic Arts, c1998.
741.602373 Ai31a

Careers in focus. Computer & video game design. Ferguson, c2005.
794.8023 C18c

Careers in focus. Design.
2nd ed. Ferguson, c2005.
745.4023 C18d 2005

Clark, Richard P. Career opportunities in the visual arts. Ferguson, c2006.
702.3 C549c

Clark, Sheree L. Get noticed! self-promotion for creative professionals. North Light Books, 2000.
741.60688 C549g

Crawford, Tad. The graphic design business book. Allworth Press: Graphic Artists Guild, c2005.
741.6068 C859g

Fishel, Catharine M. Inside the business of graphic design: 60 leaders share their secrets of success. Allworth Press, c2003.
741.602373 F53i

Fleishman, Michael. Starting your career as a freelance illustrator or graphic designer. [Rev. ed.] Allworth Press, c2001.
741.602373 F628s

Foote, Cameron S. The business side of creativity: a complete guide to running a small graphic design or communications business.
3rd updated ed. W. W. Norton, c2006.
741.6068 F739b 2006

Goldfarb, Roz. Careers by design. 3rd ed. Allworth Press, c2001.
741.602373 G566c 2001

Goodman, Calvin J. Art marketing handbook: art marketing in the 21st century.
7th ed., rev. and enl. Gee Tee Bee, c2003.
706.88 G621a 2003

Grant, Daniel. The business of being an artist. 3rd ed. Allworth Press, c2000.
706.8 G767b 2000

Grant, Daniel. The fine artist's career guide: making money in the arts and beyond.
2nd ed. Allworth Press, c2004.
702.3 G767f 2004

Hannah, Bruce. Becoming a product designer: a guide to careers in design. Wiley, c2004.
745.2023 H196b

Haubenstock, Susan H. and David Joselit. Career opportunities in art. 3rd ed. Facts on File, 2001.
-*- "... a comprehensive listing of jobs for people interested in the art world... 75 different positions are described ... and include information on duties, salaries, prerequisites, employment and advancement opportunities, relevant organizations and special advice on getting into the desired field." -*-
702.3 H29c 2001

Heller, Steven. Becoming a graphic designer: a guide to careers in design.
3rd ed. John Wiley & Sons, c2006.
741.602373 H367b 2006

Janoff, Barbara. The graphic designer's guide to better business writing. Allworth Press, 2007.
808.066741 J264g

Lazzari, Margaret R. The practical handbook for the emerging artist. Harcourt College Pub., c2002.
702.3 L459p 2002

Linde, Riccard. Game art: creation, direction, and careers. 1st ed. Charles River Media, c2005.
794.8 L641g 2005
Greenfield CDs & CD-ROM GCD300 (Ask at the Circulation Desk)

Michels, Caroll. How to survive and prosper as an artist: selling yourself w/o selling your soul. 5th ed. H. Holt, 2001.
702.3 M582h 2001

Piscopo, Maria. The graphic designer's and illustrator's guide to marketing and promotion. Allworth Press, c2004.
741.6068 P674g

Shaughnessy, Adrian. How to be a graphic designer, without losing your soul. Princeton Architectural Press, 2005.
741.6023 Sh25h

Vitali, Julius. The fine artist's guide to marketing and self-promotion. Allworth Press, c2003.
706.8 V831f 2003

Williams, Theo S. The streetwise guide to freelance design and illustration. North Light Books, c1998.
741.6068 W675s

Williams, Theo Stephan. The graphic designer's guide to pricing, estimating & budgeting.
Rev. ed. Allworth Press, c2001.
741.6068 W675g 2001

ART PERIODICALS:

Art Calendar [monthly] - Lists assistantships, awards, grants, fellowships, internships, apprenticeships, filmmakers' forums, galleries and museums reviewing portfolios, juried shows, festivals, teaching positions, artists' colonies and residencies.

Art Matters [monthly] - Keep up with Philadelphia art-scene news. Lists exhibition opportunities; classified section lists services, opportunities, help wanted.

Art Education

TEACHING--VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE

NOTE: For annual directories of public and private elementary, secondary and postsecondary schools, look for Patterson's American Education and Patterson's Elementary Education. The Greenfield Library does not have these; try the Education Dept. at the Free Library of Philadelphia or any other medium-to-large academic or public library.

Brommer, Gerald F. Careers in art: an illustrated guide. Davis Publications, c1999.
REF 702.3 B788c

Educators resource directory. Grey House Pub., c1999-
REF 370.02573 Ed83 1999/2000

The handbook of private schools. Sargent, c1952- Published annually.
REF 373 H2 2001

Requirements for certification of teachers, counselors, librarians, administrators for elementary and secondary schools.
University of Chicago Press, 1935- Published annually.
REF 371 R299 2007-08
MUSIC REF LB1771 .R46 2006-07

Echaore-McDavid, Susan. Career opportunities in education. Facts on File/Checkmark Books, c2001.
370.2373 Ec41co

Pandiscio, Herbert F. (Herbert Frederick) Job hunting in education: an insider's guide. ScarecrowEducation, 2004.
370.2373 P192j

Posner, George J. Field experience: a guide to reflective teaching. 4th ed. Longman Publishers USA, c1996.
370.7 P843f 1996

Wong, Harry K. The first days of school: how to be an effective teacher. Harry K. Wong Publications, c2005.
MUSIC LIBRARY LB1775 .W66 2005
MUSIC Multimedia LB1775 .W66 2005 CD-ROM (Ask at the Circulation Desk)

ART EDUCATION PERIODICALS:

CAA News: the Newsletter of the College Art Association [bimonthly] - opportunities section lists fellowships, awards, seminars, teaching positions.

Chronicle of Higher Education [weekly] - All types of jobs in education: lists teaching positions, grants.

NAEA News [bimonthly] - National Art Education Association. Lists art education positions.

Crafts

HANDICRAFT--MARKETING

HANDICRAFT--MARKETING--HANDBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC.

Brommer, Gerald F. Careers in art: an illustrated guide. Davis Publications, c1999.
REF 702.3 B788c

Caputo, Kathryn. How to start making money with your crafts. Rev. ed. Betterway Books, c1999.
745.5068 C175h 1999

Careers in focus. Design.
2nd ed. Ferguson, c2005.
745.4023 C18d 2005

Gardner, Elizabeth B. Opportunities in arts and crafts careers.
Rev. ed. McGraw-Hill, c2006.
700.23 G172o 2006

Gerhards, Paul. How to sell what you make: the business of marketing crafts. rev, and updated. Stackpole Books, c1996.
745.50688 G315h

Rosen, Wendy. Crafting as a business. 2nd ed. Rosen Group, 1998.
745.5023 R722c

CRAFTS PERIODICALS

In the following magazines, check the Classified Ads/End Sections for positions available, study opportunities, competitions and exhibition opportunities in the US and abroad, workshops, courses, lectures, conferences, and symposia:

American Craft [bimonthly]

Ceramics Monthly

Crafts Report [monthly]

Fiberarts [5x per year]

Fine Woodworking [bimonthly]

Surface Newsletter/Surface Design Association [quarterly]

Dance / Performing Arts

BALLET COMPANIES--UNITED STATES--DIRECTORIES

DANCE--VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE

PERFORMING ARTS--VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE

Dance annual directory. Macfadden Dance magazine, LLC., c2003- Published annually.
[formerly Stern's directory] -*- lists dance companies, dance professionals, managers & agents, festivals, funding, resources and study.-*-
REF 790.2025 D195 2006
MUSIC REF ML12.D26 2005

The Grey House performing arts directory. Grey House Pub., 2000- Published annually.
REF 792 G86 2007

Jones, Mark W. Dancer's resource: the Watson-Guptill guide to academic programs, internships and apprentice programs, residential and artist-in-residence programs, studio schools and private teachers, workshops and festivals.
Watson-Guptill Publications, c1999.
REF 793.3025 J721d

Musical America: international directory of the performing arts. ABC Consumer Magazines; Musical America Publications,[196-?] Published annually.
MUSIC REF ML12 .M985 2008

Petrides, Faith Shaw. The dance directory of American ballet companies. 1997- Published annually.
REF 792.8025 P448d 2001

Stage directors handbook: opportunities for directors and choreographers. 2nd ed. Theatre Communications Group, 2006.
-*- Lists training and development programs, service organizations, agents and managers, grants and fellowships, festivals, etc. -*-
REF 792.0233023 St13h 2006

Careers in focus. Performing arts.
2nd ed. Ferguson, c2006.
790.2023 C18p

Field, Shelly. Career opportunities in theater and the performing arts. 3rd ed. Ferguson, c2006.
790.2023 F458c 2006

Hamilton, Linda H. Advice for dancers: emotional counsel and practical strategies. 1st ed. Jossey-Bass Publishers, c1998.
793.301 H18a 1998

Harrington, Bob. The cabaret artist's handbook. Back Stage Books, 2000.
MUSIC LIBRARY MT956 .H27C3 2000

Mirault, Don. Dancing... for a living-two: where the jobs are, what they pay, what choreographers want, what to ask. Rafter, 1998.
793.3023 M673d 1999

DANCE / PERFORMING ARTS PERIODICALS

Back Stage [weekly] - 'The complete service weekly for the communications and entertainment industry.' Lists film, theatre and television casting in New York.

Dance Magazine [monthly] - Check classified ads in the back pages.

Film/Stage/TV Production

ANIMATION (CINEMATOGRAPHY)
MOTION PICTURE AUTHORSHIP
MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY--VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE
MOTION PICTURES--PRODUCTION AND DIRECTION--VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE
MOTION PICTURES--VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE
TELEVISION--AUTHORSHIP
TELEVISION--VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE
THEATER--PRODUCTION & DIRECTION
THEATERS--STAGE SETTING & SCENERY

Film writers. IFILM pub., c2001- Published annually.
-*- Lists guilds, agents and managers -*-
REF 791.4370922 F487 2002

Careers in focus. Film. Ferguson, c2006.
791.43023 C18f

Finer, Abby. Starting your television writing career: the Warner Bros. television writers workshop guide. 1st ed. Syracuse University Press, 2004.
808.225 F494s 2004

Goldberg, Jan. Great jobs for theater majors.
2nd ed. McGraw-Hill, c2005.
792.0293 G564g 2005

Gordon, Sandra R. Action!: establishing your career in film & television production. Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, c2002.
791.43023 G658a

Lawler, Mike. Careers in technical theater. Allworth Press, c2007.
792.0293 L423c

Levy, David B. Your career in animation: how to survive and thrive. Allworth Press, c2006.
791.4334023 L579y

Moody, James L. The business of theatrical design. Allworth Press, c2002.
792.025023 M773b

Pallin, Gail. Stage management: the essential handbook. Rev. ed. Nick Hern, 2003.
792.023 P179s

Reed, Maxine K. Career opportunities in television, cable, video, and multimedia. 4th ed. Facts on File, c1999.
791.4502373 R251c 1999

Trottier, David. The screenwriter's bible: a complete guide to writing, formatting, and selling your script. 4th ed., expanded and updated. Silman-James Press, c2005.
808.23 T755s 2006

Yager, Fred. Career opportunities in the film industry. Ferguson, c2003.
791.43023 Y1c

SCRIPTWRITING PERIODICALS

Creative Screenwriting [quarterly] - Lists contests in "Writer's News" section.

Script [bimonthly] - Lists contests and festivals.

Photography

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTOGRAPHS--MARKETING
PHOTOGRAPHY--BUSINESS METHODS
PHOTOGRAPHY--VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE

ASMP professional business practices in photography. 6th ed. Allworth Press, c2001.
REF 770.68 As55a 2001

Photographer's market. Writer's Digest, 1978- Published annually.
-*- "Where and how to sell your photographs: 2500 places to sell your news, publicity, product, scenic, portrait, fashion wildlife, audiovisual, sports and travel photos." -*-
REF 770.232 P5665 2008

USA photography guide. 3 3rd ed. Nazraeli Press, c1999.
REF 770.25 Un3pg3

DeLaney, Chuck. Photography your way. Allworth Press, c1999.
770.23 D373p

Gilbert, George. Career opportunities in photography. Ferguson, c2006.
770.23 G373ca

Jacobs, Lou. The big picture: [the professional photographer's guide to rights, rates, & negotiation]. 1st ed. Writer's Digest Books, c2000.
770.68 J153b 2000

Piscopo, Maria. The photographer's guide to marketing and self-promotion.
3rd ed. Allworth Press, c2001.
770.688 P674p 2001

Weisgrau, Richard. The real business of photography. Allworth Press; ASMP, 2004.
770.68 W435r

PHOTOGRAPHY PERIODICALS

Afterimage [monthly except July, August] - Lists exhibitions, grants, assistantships, internships, residencies, teaching positions, workshops, festivals.

Klik! : showcase photography [annual]

PDN Photo District News [monthly] - Lists contests, professional services, business resources, help-wanted.
Online version provides access to classifieds.

The Philadelphia Photo Review Newsletter [monthly] - Mostly exhibition listings in the mid-Atlantic region (Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, etc.), plus calls for work, an occasional job opening.

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