Art as a Life & Career Path

Thinking about studying art in college? 

‍Join us for this information session with Andrea Thompson, Arts Education Manager of the Michener Art Museum

Many, if not most, high school students choose a general academic path. Others hope to be recruited for athletics. Those interested in pursuing an arts program or college have to satisfy different and very specific requirements when applying to schools. Musicians and dancers must audition. Visual artists must create and present a portfolio. And let's not forget about the parents, in the background, worrying and wondering how their children will make a living.

If pursuing art in college is a topic of conversation in your household, come to Phillips’ Mill for a special presentation by Andrea Thompson, Arts Education Manager of the Michener Art Museum, on Sunday, February 5, 2 to 3:30 pm. Andrea, who has worked with students for many years, will discuss the excitement and challenges of this path and address the following topics:

• The myth of the starving artist: can working artists make a living?
• Career avenues: non-traditional and other career paths artists can pursue. It’s not just about becoming a painter.
• Pursuing art in college: the challenges and differences inherent in the application process, e.g., developing a portfolio, photographing your work, etc.
• Opportunities for students at the Michener Art Museum.

This free, 1 1/2-hour program includes an ample Q & A with Andrea. Registration is required below.

While at the Mill, enjoy the 10th Annual Youth Art Exhibition, which will be on display from January 29 – February 19, weekends from 12 to 4 pm. The exhibition showcases the works of 140 high school students from 22 area schools and includes paintings, works on paper, sculpture, photography and digital artwork.

Phillips’ Mill Community Association has been serving our arts community, young and old, since its founding by William Lathrop and his Pennsylvania Impressionist friends in 1929. Come take advantage of all the Mill has to offer including this special program presented as part of our 10th Anniversary celebration of the exceptional Youth Art Exhibition.

Andrea Thompson is the Arts Education Manager at the Michener Art Museum. She holds a master’s degree in Art Education from Penn State University. She is an Honors graduate from Moore College of Art and Design and holds a bachelor’s degree in Art Education with a focus on sculpture. Andrea has been with the Michener Art Museum since 2014. One parent noted, “Andrea has built confidence in my children, and made their art class enjoyable and exciting. We appreciate her dedication and devotion to them and to the whole program.”

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