Share the love
We struggling artists have really got to stick together. I’m not advocating we all bunk together in some romantic garret, huddled round the heating oil while we smoke opium and recite romantic poetry, but we should work to help each other out whenever we can.
That might seem the opposite of good advice. After all, in any other business you’d be advised to be as cut-throat as possible; stomp all over your competitors and you’ll get all the juicy work. The problem is that there’s no way you can eradicate every writer/actor/artist who is drawn towards the bright lights if London, so you may as well learn to share. Besides, in this industry, the same faces come around quite often. How awkward would it be if you found yourself interviewed by someone you had screwed over the previous year???
Not only do I let friends in the industry know when I hear of a good job opportunity, but I’ve even been known to give them tips, when I was lucky enough to have some inside information about the project involved. Some of them have been scumbags and not returned the favour, but others have thrown fabulous networking opportunities my way. I’ve collaborated with colleagues to present joint bids for community arts projects, when I know I could probably have done just as well by myself, and I’ve even let my young cousin help out on projects, despite the fact that she’s more of a hindrance than a help! She’s also a very talented script writer, and I can see the day coming when she’ll be giving me a job!
The way I see, the world is us versus them; us being the creative people, the ones with the talent, and them being the commissioners, the bosses, the guys with the cold hard cash and no taste, Which side would you rather be on?
Similar Posts:
Make your own art : It’s not as difficult as it sounds,…
How to counter stage fright : Getting nervous is a killer when…
The Science Museum : There are few exterior signs that help you…
Upcoming Art Production : Here I am - staring at my Pantone…
Comments are closed!