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Art & Industry: Building Your Creative Career

Network with Arts Industry Professionals & UMBC Alumni

Location

Center for Art Design and Visual Culture

Date & Time

April 16, 2025, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Are you a student interested in turning your creative passion into a profession? Join us for the Arts & Industry: Building Your Creative Career event, an evening designed to help you explore careers in the arts, connect with creative professionals, and gain insights from successful alumni!

AGENDA

  • 4 PM: Explore the latest CADVC Exhibit: Featuring the work of UMBC's very own Intermedia and Digital Arts Master's Program artists, experience "The Only Way Out Is Through" thesis exhibition. Closing to the public on April 12, this will be a last chance to view their inspiring works! MFA artists include:

    • McCoy Clarence '19, Communication and Media Studies and Music Technology
    • Ahlam Khamis
    • Ghazal Mojtahedi
    • Alexi Scheiber, RTKL fellowship recipient
    • Mariia Usova
  • 4:30 PM Alumni Career Panel: Hear from UMBC graduates working in various areas of the arts. Learn about their journeys, challenges, and advice for aspiring creatives. Highlighted panelists below:

This event is coordinated in partnership with the UMBC Office of Alumni Engagement

UMBC's Career Month is an opportunity for all students from first year to PhD to explore their professional options through workshops, alumni chats, industry fairs, employer site visits, and more.

This is a "must-attend" Career Month event for arts students looking to expand your network and career opportunities!


Please note: 
This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

UMBC is also committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors.  If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.
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