The Artist's Compass
The Complete Guide to Building a Life and a Living in the Performing Arts
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February 8, 2016
Moore, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Music Center, illuminates the business side of the performing arts in this smart guide for young artists entering their chosen fields. She has a cornucopia of useful tips gleaned through firsthand experience as a dancer, turned arts administrator. She asks readers what success looks like to them, and which unique characteristics they bring to the world. She then urges them to consider their own brand and create an effective network. Moore also emphasizes nitty-gritty matters such as marketing, insurance, where to find work, industry players, copyright law, finances, and healthy living. Her writing style is precise and realistic but also passionate, and it will give readers the sense of a much-needed guiding hand. Moore is qualified to become a mentor to a whole new generation of artists, and they will benefit greatly from her advice. Agent: Susan Ginsburg, Writers House.
February 15, 2016
Moore (president & CEO, Los Angeles Music Ctr.; former executive director, American Ballet Theatre) encourages artists to incorporate business savvy into their job search. One idea is to craft a "mission statement," which helps the creative job seeker focus their career goals. Building a website, using social media, becoming your own brand, and networking are discussed as important tools for promotion. Advice on health insurance, taxes, and even managing traffic violations is highlighted. Adopting this framework can be valuable for individuals who need structure when trying to make additional income while auditioning, performing, etc. Teens will benefit from this approach down the line by having laid some groundwork in career planning. The further reading section expands on the topic and features more perspectives. Libraries should offer current resources on this subject, with many artists looking for jobs while (per Moore) the number of opportunities is shrinking. VERDICT This volume, along with William F. Baker & others' The World's Your Stage, provides sound advice and a complete road map to planning an artistic career.--Barbara Kundanis, Longmont P.L., CO
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