“Arts businesses and the creative people they employ stimulate innovation, strengthen America’s competitiveness in the global marketplace, and play an important role in building and sustaining economic vibrancy.”  Americans for the Arts

For those who are indecisive, curious or on the cusp of embarking on a career in the creative industries, expect to find a lively evening of learning, networking and resources on Monday evening, Nov. 16, from 6 – 9 p.m. at the the Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College in downtown St. Petersburg.

Presented free of charge by St. Petersburg College’s Fine Arts & Humanities, the Palladium Theater, WMNF Community Radio 88.5 FM and the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, this spirited event begins with a panel discussion comprised of well-known successful artists and others working in the arts in Tampa Bay who will share their own stories, how they came to the arts, lessons learned and more. JoEllen Schilke, host of WMNF’s Art in Your Ear heard on Fridays at 1 p.m. on the radio station, will serve at the panel’s moderator and the evening’s emcee.

Following the panel discussion, attendees will be able to interact directly with the panelists, many more well known, successful artists, and those working in the arts – including those who hire artists –  via a “speed-dating” style networking event.

By attending this event, those seeking work as artists or work in the arts will learn more about the multiple pathways for working in the arts right here in Tampa Bay without having to relocate to New York City or another big city in order to succeed and earn a living.

Those considering  work in the fine or performing arts, writers, interior designers, graphic artists, technical arts – light, sound, scenery, property, stagehand – photographers, content managers, teachers looking to work full-time, part-time, freelance, contract in a corporation, agency, as an entrepreneur or self-employed will benefit by attending and participating in this FREE event.

For a list of panelists and event details, please LIKE us on our #workingartist Facebook event page.  Please RSVP here.