Congratulations to the Class of 2008!
So you graduated and you are free to start your life after CalArts--but there's so much to do--and where should you start? Don't worry. The office of Student Affairs still loves you and we have compiled some helpful information and resources to help get you on your feet. We'll keep posting information here, so check back frequently. You may have graduated, but you'll always be a CalArtian!

 

 

Career Resources
http://www.calarts.edu/studentlife/careerresources/careerresourcesonline
Career Resources Web Page: Job Bank, Grants, Call for Entries, Useful Links, and more! Always use "calartian" for the user name and the current password is "tofu." The password changes every September. In order to get the new password email: alumni@calarts.edu or call 661-253-7875.

Opps Lists Career Resources sends out mailing lists with postings of new job and internship opportunities, information about call for entries, workshops, presentations, and more.

How to sign up for an Opps List:
Send an email to careers@calarts.edu and include your full name, year of graduation and list(s) you would like to subscribe to.

The list names are: (by school)
sa-artstudents (Art)
sa-criticalstudiesstudents (Writing)
sa-dancestudents (Dance)
sa-filmvideostudents (Film & Video)
sa-musicstudents (Music)
sa-theaterstudents (Theater)

It's not too late! You can still schedule an appointment with our career advisor, Amy Young. Make sure your résumé is up to par and learn job search strategies to help you find the job you want!

Call 661.253.7892 or email careers@calarts.edu.

 

 

Contracts, Copyright, & Law

California Lawyers for the Arts: Lawyer Referral, Arts Arbitration, Workshops, etc.
http://www.calawyersforthearts.org

Copyright/legal information for artists
www.artmarketing.com/Links/a_legal.html

United States Library of Congress Copyright Office
www.loc.gov/copyright
Literary Works, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Sound Recordings and Serials/Periodicals.

ACTS: Arts, Crafts and Theater Safety
http://www.artscraftstheatersafety.org/
ACTS is a not-for-profit corporation that provides health, safety, industrial hygiene, technical services, and safety publications to the arts, crafts, museums, and theater communities.

Career Resources Freelance Guide -- Find sample contracts and more legal information.

 

 

Credit and Finances

Free Annual Credit Report
This central site allows you to request a free credit file disclosure, commonly called a credit report, once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.
https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp

Credit Score Basic Facts
http://www.experian.com/consumer/credit_score_faqs.html

How to Dispute Credit Report Errors
Information from the Federal Trade Commission
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre21.htm

Identity Theft
www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/websites/idtheft.html
United States Department of Justice information on identity theft and fraud. Explains: what it is, how to avoid it, what to do if it happens and other sources of information.

Bonehead Finance-Budget Calculator
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Bonehead_Finance/bone4c1c.htm
Java Script budget calculator to help you calculate a monthly budget. This website also includes a sample budget as well as saving and investment tips.

Bankrate.com Cost of Living Calculator
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/movecalc.asp
Relocating? Find out how prices and rents will be different before you move.

 

 

Freelance Information
CalArts Career Resources Freelance Guide

 

 

Grants, Fellowships and Residencies
CalArts Grants and Fellowships

 

 

Graduate Schools

Gradschools.com
http://www.gradschools.com
Search for schools, or go to the information center for tips on writing the essay and test preparation information. See transcripts section below for instructions for obtaining your transcripts.

 

 

Health Insurance
Remember: if you have CalArts Student Insurance it's good until August 31st 2007. If you need to see a doctor over the summer, call Student Affairs and 661-253-7874 .

Artists' Health Insurance Resource Center
http://www.actorsfund.org/ahirc/whatisahirc.html
The Health Insurance Resource, a program of The Actors Fund, assists both visual and performing artists in understanding their options for finding affordable health insurance. HIRC counsels individuals by Internet, by phone, and in person at local area workshops.

Health Insurance Finders
http://www.healthinsurancefinders.com
Medical Insurance as well as affordable Dental, Life, Long Term Care, and Travel Insurance - Free Quotes

Fortis
http://www.stm4students.com
Short Term Medical is a temporary health plan designed for people who are between permanent health plans. (Helpful for graduating seniors who no longer qualify for their parent's or the school's health plan but are not yet covered by an employer's group plan.) Coverage can be purchased for as few as 30 days or as many as 185 days (varies by state).

LA Free Clinic
http://www.lafreeclinic.org/
The Los Angeles Free Clinic provides high-quality and compassionate medical and dental care, social services and education and outreach to men, women and children in need.

 

 

Housing / Studio Rentals

Alliance of Artists Communities
www.artistcommunities.org
The Alliance of Artists Communities is the service organization for the field of artists' communities and residencies.

Craig's List
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/

LA Weekly
www.laweekly.com/classifieds

Los Angeles Times Classified
www.latimes.com/classified

LA Daily News
http://www.dailynews.com/

Recycler
www.recycler.com

Westside Rentals
http://www.westsiderentals.com/

 

 

Job Search

The Artrepreneur
http://www.theartrepreneur.com
Artist resources, art coaching, financial advice and career tools to help artists succeed. Find articles on self help, how to plan your career and learn about financial planning debt reduction and tax information.

CalArts Job Bank
http://calarts.edu/student_affairs/ext_frontpagejob.php
See Career Resources section for user name and password. Search the Job Bank for jobs called in specifically to CalArts and national bulletins that we subscribe to. There is also information in careers in teaching and a freelance guide. Be sure to browse the "useful links" section of our website, you'll find more Job Search help there.

Managing Your Career
www.refresher.com/!pbtcareer.html
Never forget--you own your own career! A career is a chosen pursuit, or profession. It's the general course or progression of one's working life. Who knew that artists and CEOs have so much in common! Try applying these strategies to your art career.

National Business & Disability Council
www.nbdc.com
The NBDC is the leading national corporate resource for hiring, working with, and marketing to people with disabilities. Search for jobs and/or post your resume.

Salary Wizard
http://content.salary.monster.com/
Find salary range and other info for many arts and entertainment careers.

USA Today Job Center
www.usatoday.com/money/jobcenter/jobhunt-index_x.htm
Resume 101, Cover Letter 101, Test Your Interview Savvy, and Job Search Strategies.

Web Directory for Artists
http://www.webdirectoryforartists.com/
This directory has lots of helpful resources and information compiled for Visual and Performing artists and Writers.

 

 

Organizations for Artists

Americans for the Arts
http://www.artsusa.org/
Job bank, field directory, fundraising, education, arts awareness

Artist Resource
www.artistresource.org
Look here for jobs listings, job-hunting advice and wage rates, calendars of shows, events and classes, readings, interactive forums, competitions, for galleries, portfolios, hundreds of art links, art supplies, advice and techniques, and artists' housing.

Artists Meeting Place & Resource Collective (AMP)
http://pluginamp.com
AMP is a physical and virtual worldwide collective of artists networking together to build and support local and international artists, create new art communities, and enhance those that already exist.

CalArts Alumni Network
CalArts alumni can publicize events, post or search for collaborative opportunities, find classmates and career mentors.

Center for Cultural Innovation
http://www.cci2002.org
CCI helps self-employed artists, small arts businesses and the nonprofit arts sector start or own their own businesses. Cheap workshops, counseling and great resources!

College Art Association (CAA)
www.collegeart.org
CAA facilitates the exchange of ideas and information among those interested in art and history of art. See the website for career development tools such as: guidelines concerning part-time employment in academia; examples of curriculum vitae for visual artists, artist résumé, slide labeling; and more. There are also lists and links to resources and opportunities (e.g. Grants and Fellowships, Internet Resources, Calls For Entries, etc.). The CAA Careers bulletin is one of the most comprehensive sources of college-level teaching jobs in art. You can access this bulletin through the national bulletins section of the Job Bank.

Creative Capital
http://www.creative-capital.org/
New York based nonprofit. Their Artists Toolbox website is chock full of resources for artists.

LA Culture Net
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/laculturenet/
LA Culture Net is a forum in which arts administrators, artists, and anyone passionate about the arts in Los Angeles County can communicate with each other. Originally launched by the Getty Center in 1995 in response to interest from local arts, cultural, and educational institutions, the listserv now exists on its own, with some support provided by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. Appropriate postings include announcements of job listings in the field, and art/cultural policy discussions about all topics, including arts advocacy. Event listings will be directed to the LA County Cultural calendar at http://www.experiencela.com/eventlist.asp.

Los Angeles County Cultural Affairs Department
www.ci.la.ca.us/cad/
The City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs serves as a catalyst for the delivery of high quality arts and cultural experiences. The site contains information on grants and public art opportunities in Los Angeles, as well as a calendar of events for performing and visual arts events.

City of Santa Clarita Arts & Events Office
Please visit www.santa-clarita.com/arts for more information and opportunities. To sign up for our eNotify newsletters which range from Art Jobs, Opps, Arts Education, and more, go to www.santa-clarita.com/enotify and click on the Arts & Events box.

New York Foundation for the Arts
http://www.nyfa.org
One of the best sites in the country for artists in every discipline for general info on just about anything. They also have a 24 hour hotline, and information for everyone in the country. General information, career opportunities, services, grants, emergency resources, events...

Southern California Women's Caucus for Art
http://www.scwca.org
SCWCA was created to strengthen the role and status of women in the field of art.

 

 

Student Loans

Federal Student Aid Homepage
www.studentaid.ed.gov
This site will answer any questions you have about loan deferment, consolidation, default, etc.

CalArts Financial Aid Office
www.calarts.edu/financialaid
Find more financial aid resources of information here.

 

 

Tax Information

Tax Tips for Writers:
http://www.bobbrooke.com/WritersCorner/taxtips.htm

Tax Tips for Musicians:
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/knab/articles/taxtips.htm

Tax Guide for Actors, Directors and Performers:
http://www.thepauper.com/paupermill/article/tax_guide_performing_arts.asp

Tax Guide for Visual Artists:
http://www.thepauper.com/paupermill/article/tax_guide_artists.asp

Taxation & Tax Deductions for the Self-Employed Visual Artist:
http://labweb.education.wisc.edu/artcommunity/legalissues/taxdeductions.asp

 

 

Teaching Information

http://calarts.edu/services/student_affairs/career/links-teaching.html
Links to information on teaching from k-12 as well as community college and university level.

 

 

Transcripts

Requests for transcripts must be made to the Registrar's Office in writing. Include: your name, when you attended, program, name and address of where to send, and your signature. Address your request to the Registrar's Office in care of CalArts. There is a $3.00 charge for each set that is sent to you. However, if transcripts are being sent to an institution there is no charge. Any questions can be answered by calling the office directly at (661) 253-7842.