Map your career

Make Art and MakeMoney

You could shudder at the thought of mixing art and business--or you can recognize the pairing for what it is: a chance to take control of your career, create opportunity rather than wait for a rescue, shape your future, and strengthen your practice.

To get there, you need a map. Kansas City offers a wealth of artist-friendly experts who are ready to help you set goals and plan your career.

• Take a class: Network with other artists and develop key career skillsin marketing, fundraising, public relations, and strategic planning.
  
  
• Talk to a business counselor: Bounce your business ideas off someone with street cred.
  
  
• Surf for professional development resources: Map your career and meet your goals with these featured career development sites, specific to your discipline.
  
  

Title: The Four Seasons on the Kaw River Artist: Valerie Doran Bashaw www.wovenwind.net