In an ideal world, artists could devote themselves full-time to their creative work and receive adequate compensation. However, in today’s economy, especially within the arts and cultural sectors, portfolio careers are becoming increasingly the norm. Visual artists are running workshops and selling prints. Actors are voiceover artists by day, baristas by morning and independent producers by night. Writers are juggling freelance gigs, sub-editing contracts and self-published projects.
It’s easy for a short-term gig to become a long-term fixture without a conscious decision to make it so. Checking in regularly on your career intentions can prevent stagnation and help steer you toward meaningful work.
