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Living the Dream: Building a Sustainable Career in the Performing Arts

Living the Dream: Building a Sustainable Career in the Performing Arts

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Living the Dream: Building a Sustainable Career in the Performing Arts is a guide for aspiring and early career professionals in the performing arts, covering defining the dream, sharing it with others, and managing the financial and mental aspects of an arts career.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Living the Dream: Building a Sustainable Career in the Performing Arts is a comprehensive guide that empowers individuals to understand their arts career as a business. It serves as an essential companion to navigating the intricacies of the arts world, providing valuable insights into defining one's dream, crafting mission statements, branding, and business plans. The book then delves into effective strategies for sharing the dream with others, including leveraging social media, networking, and collaborating with agents or artist managers. Part III offers a comprehensive overview of the financial aspects of an arts career, covering topics such as budgets, taxes, and risk management. Finally, Part IV addresses the realities of pursuing an arts career, emphasizing work-life balance, future preparation, and mental health management. This practical and insightful guide is a valuable resource for aspiring and early career professionals in the performing arts, as well as students enrolled in various arts courses, including Music Business, Entrepreneurship, and Career Skills classes.

Living the Dream: Building a Sustainable Career in the Performing Arts is a comprehensive guide that empowers individuals to understand their arts career as a business. It serves as an essential companion to navigating the intricacies of the arts world, providing valuable insights into defining one's dream, crafting mission statements, branding, and business plans.


Weight: 470g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032600772

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