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Career Q&A: Professional Advice and Insight--Artist

11 minutes 18 seconds

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Woman sits for an interview in a room with paint swatches on the wall and a shelf full of paints behind her. Text reads, “Karen Singer. Artist.”

What is it like to be an artist? In this episode, Karen Singer talks about her career path, what she does on the job, and the keys to success in the field of art. She also offers candid advice on breaking into the profession as well as insight into the industry’s biggest challenges. Part of the "Career Q&A: Professional Advice and Insight" series.

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Runtime: 11 minutes 18 seconds

Topic: Arts, Careers
Subtopic: Arts, Job Skills, Occupations
Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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Release Year: 2017
Producer/Distributor: Films Media Group
Series: Career Q&A: Professional Advice and Insight
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Man talks in a room with 3D printers behind him as if doing an Text reads, “Deacon Stone. Three-D Printing Specialist.”

Man sits in a room full of sophisticated machines behind him. Text reads, “Morgan Smith. Advanced Manufacturing Engineer.

Man sits for an interview in a library with a large TV screen on the wall that shows the atmosphere on the curve of the earth from space. Text reads, “David Walton. Aerospace Engineer.”

Woman sits for an interview against a black background. Text reads, “Katie Hackney. Drug/Alcohol Counselor.”

Man sits for an interview against a dark teal background. Text reads, “Dr. Alex Skaff. Anesthesiologist.”

Man sits for an interview at a desk with lots of papers and folders stacked on top. Text reads, “Elliot Hicks. Arbitrator.”

Woman sits for an interview in a gym with exercise machines and large yoga balls behind her. Text reads, “Sue Kilian. Athletic Director.”

Man sits at a desk with two computer screens on it. Text reads, “Philip Maniscola. Actuary.”

Woman in floral scrubs sits for an interview in a hospital room with a bed, nightstand, and vitals monitor behind her. Text reads, “Cathy HiggenBotham. Nurse Manager.”

Man sits for an interview against a pink background. Text reads, “Francis Fisher. Audio Recording Engineer.”