Useful Websites for the Field of Visual & Performing Arts

Majors that frequently find work in this career field are Visual and Performing Arts, English, History and Marketing.

Arts Employment Index - A collection of resources for artists.
Art Career Info - Contains information about developing a career in the art industry.
ArtsOpportunities - A site maintained by Carnegie Mellon University.
ArtsLink - New effort to develop work and living space for artists across MA. Site includes a free directory of artist space listings and the definitive place to help artists.
ArtsUSA.org - Americans for the Arts' job bank. 
Backstage Jobs - Behind-the-scene jobs in the live entertainment industry, both in US and around the World.
The Center for Arts and Culture
Coroflot - For design jobs (from fashion to interior to graphic design) nationwide.
Creative Freelancers
Employment Opportunities through the Smithsonian Institute
FashionJobsCentral
HireCulture.org - A range of positions at cultural organizations in MA.
Historic New England
Krop.com - National design jobs.
Mandy Film & TV Production Directory
Media Bistro
Museumjobs.com
New England Film
New England Museum Association
New England Theater - Posts auditions for upcoming productions throughout New England.
New York Foundation for the Arts
Non-Profit Jobs Cooperative
StageSource - The Greater Boston Theatre Alliance provides leadership and services to advance the art of theatre in the Greater Boston region.
Theater Communciations Group - Industry information, and jobs postings in American theatre.
YouTheDesigner - Graphic design jobs.

Search Career Connectionfor visual and performing arts positions specifically for Stonehill Students.

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SOME NOTES ABOUT THE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS JOB HUNT:

When searching for a job in the field of visual and performing arts, it is important for your resume to reflect your artistic ability while clearly outlining your skills and techniques. With your fine arts resume, more than in any other field, you should take the time to make your resume look unique - avoid using a template and the Times New Roman font, as well as select high quality paper. 

You should assemble your work into a book to bring to any job interview. It is important for potential employers to see the high quality of the work you could do for them.

View a Sample Fine Arts Resume