Negotiating the complex and at times daunting maze of a professional career in the arts can be a challenge, and at some stage in our careers we all need guidance and mentoring. This can be in the shape of formal mentoring programs, project-based mentorships, informal mentorships that we arrange on our own, among many others.
There can be many reasons for wanting a mentor: it could be because you are changing careers, or looking to identify more opportunities in your field or just starting out in a new profession or a new project. What a mentor can offer in such scenarios is a trusted guide map on how to negotiate and succeed in an ever-evolving market in a way which suits your passion and also pays your keep.
