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Getting Started 2025
East Los Angeles College
Getting Started 2025
Location:
East Los Angeles College, 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez Monterey Park, CA 91754
Questions? Email Aurora Ilog, Creative Workforce Initiatives Director at ailog@ctgla.org.
Are you torn between two majors? Or have so many interests it feels impossible to choose just one? Are you a creative feeling pressure to pick a "safe" major? Do you dream of pursuing your artistic passions AND paying your bills? If so, let's talk about careers in arts and theatre administration.
Artists are multifaceted individuals, known for their resourcefulness and curiosity. These qualities are incredible assets at arts organizations! At Getting Started, you'll explore different roles and pathways within the business of the arts and theatre that engage these artistic senses while utilizing your administrative capacity. Register today for an empowering day of workshops and conversations with industry professionals, connecting with your peers, and envisioning a fulfilling future in the arts.
Schedule and Session Details
Plan your day and learn more about the industry professionals who’ll be joining us from Center Theatre Group, Boston Court Pasadena, Wallis Center for Performing Arts, BroadStage, and other incredible Los Angeles arts organizations.
9:15am | Check-In Begins (We will have continental breakfast available)
10am | Let’s Get Started Welcome Session
11am | Explore Arts Administration Round 1—Slect one of the following disciplines:
- Fundraising
- Community Programs
- Finance & Accounting
- Operations and Facilities
12pm | Explore Arts Administration Round 2—Select one of the following disciplines:
- Communications
- Arts Education
- Box Office & Ticketing Services
- Front of House
1pm | Lunch & Resource Fair:
Join us for lunch and mingle with fellow attendees and Resource Fair representatives from local colleges and universities to learn about their undergraduate and graduate programs and arts organizations for internship and open positions.
2pm | Explore Arts Administration Round 3—Select one of the following disciplines:
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- General Management
3pm | Closing Session: End the day with us as we welcome a special guest speaker.
* Sessions and components of the event are subject to change.
Registration
This is a free event, but registration is required. We are prioritizing currently enrolled Community College students, but all currently enrolled undergraduate students and emerging professionals are welcome to register. Upon registration, you will receive an automated receipt of confirmation. If your registration is accepted, you will receive a separate email in January with more information about your participation.
Who should register? If you are a current undergraduate student with dual interests in the arts and another area – you should absolutely join us! While this event is open to people from all majors, we are especially focused on those that overlap with careers in theatre, which include:
- Theatre, Performing Arts, Music, Art
- Finance, Accounting, Business Administration
- Education, Community Engagement, Public and Social Services
- English, History
- Communications, Publicity, Marketing, Journalism
