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The second annual Self Employment in the Arts Conference, which will be held at The University of Tampa on Sat. April 12, is an open invitation for up-and-coming talented artists of all disciplines to learn how to make a living pursuing their craft. This artist-led conference will present entrepreneurial strategies and resources for student artists and emerging artists to become self-supporting and successful in their various careers. Plus, you’ll have a great opportunity to network with successful artists and to make strong connections for the future.
Hawaiian “slack key” guitar master Jim “Kimo” West makes a rare appearance at St Pete College’s Palladium, Side Door room on Sunday, April 13th, 6 PM. West is well-known as one of the world’s few true masters of the old Hawaiian acoustic guitar style known as “Ki ho’alu”. His “nahenahe” or “sweet” style of slack key playing is truly a sonic tonic for the soul! This Tampa native has toured extensively as guitarist for “Weird Al” Yankovic. Reserved tickets $15 www.mypalladium.org or at the door.
The Scott Farrell Show has been airing Sundays since May of 2007. Beginning Monday, April 14, the show will air 5 nights a week from 9p to 11p on NewsTalk AM 1040 WWBA.
The Tampa Bay Backgammon Club will host a Backgammon Tournament on Saturday, April 26 at 1:00 PM at the Macedonian Society Club, 1895 Virginia Ave., Clearwater. The tournament will be double elimination with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. ABT rules will apply. Entry fee is $10 with optional $5 side pool. Participation will be limited to the first 32 entrants. Enter early to avoid disappointment.
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April 10th, 2008 at 7:58 am
The best way to make a living in the arts in the Tampa Bay area: First, get a day job.
Apologies in advance to those fighting the good fight. My cynicism results from the fact that I HAVE tried to make a living in the arts here, and the best I could do was “almost a living.”
Unless you manage to a)land high-paying clients for your art b)succeed on a level that attracts national attention c)live at home with mom and dad or d)marry a sugardaddy or sugarmama, you’re going to find it practically impossible to pay all the bills via your artistic output.