The Eastern Kentucky Visual & Performing Arts College and Career Fair opens doors for students and individuals interested in furthering their creative education or career in creative industries.
Attendees can explore different career paths and learn about the educational requirements, job outlook, and earning potential associated with those paths. A booth exhibition will be open to attendees to connect and network with representatives from leading visual and performing art organizations.
Attendee registration is free and open to all levels of expertise in visual and performing art forms, including beginner and early/mid/late career. All attendees will have access to the booth exhibition, all Breakout Sessions, free art competition entries, and door prizes entries.
Here’s a peek into what’s scheduled! (2023 Schedule)
The Write Way: Composing Your Best College Admissions Essay
Liz Prather - Co-Director of Programming, Kentucky Writing Project
College Fair Presentation - 10:30 AM
Participants will gain useful tips on how to choose a topic and how to organize and revise a successful college essay as well as providing participants with example essays from the many students she's coached in college essay writing over the years.
How to Prepare a Great Audition!
Amy Culligan - Director of Orchestras; Associate Professor of Cello - Northern Kentucky University
College Fair Presentation - 11 AM
Auditions are the gateway to admittance into college programs, summer camps/festivals, and many jobs; however, many musicians miss crucial organizational strategies and performance details that would put their best foot forward. In this workshop, learn to organize and be efficient in your practice, play your best at the audition, and enjoy the process without unnecessary stress.
How to Prepare Your Portfolio for Submission
Mark Zanter - Interim Director; School of Art & Design - Marshall University
College Fair Presentation - 11:30 AM
Many Colleges and Universities use Portfolio Reviews to attract qualified students to their programs, and in many cases, scholarships are offered to students who score well in the review process. Further, portfolio reviews may be used for college admissions, or to place students in an art program. What should you submit? What are the reviewers looking for? This presentation will cover points to consider as you begin submitting your work.
How to Have a Career in the Performing Arts
David Young - Chair, WKU Department of Theatre & Dance - Western Kentucky University
College Fair Presentation - 12:15 PM
An overview of career opportunities in the performing arts. Where are the jobs? What jobs are out there? How much do they pay? Do I need to join a union? Where do I find the job listings? We'll begin with a broad overview and then open it up to discuss options and answer questions. It can be a tough business, for sure, but the opportunities are out there.
Attendee Registration
Please complete the form to register yourself and/or a group for the Eastern Kentucky Visual & Performing Arts College & Career Fair.
Booth Registration
This is your opportunity to meet the best and brightest untapped talent of Eastern Kentucky's students and professional artists. Register your organization to claim a booth space, local event advertising, social media marketing, and featured logo advertisement.
Workshop Proposal Application
GRAC is now accepting proposals for 30-minute workshops during the fair. This is your opportunity to share your expertise and knowledge with aspiring artists and creatives. We welcome proposals on a variety of topics related to the arts and careers in the industry.
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"The creative industry thrives in Kentucky, playing an important role in building and sustaining the economic vibrancy of the communities in which it can be found. The industry creates jobs for Kentuckians who spend money locally, pay taxes, and contribute to the quality of life where they live. "
2018 Kentucky Creative Industry Report - Kentucky Arts Council
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"Creative industries are underestimated as drivers of economic development. They make for creative places. Creative places attract skilled workers and tourists. Kentucky, through its support of the arts and other creative enterprises, understands this."