Resources and Support
To help you on your journey, we offer a comprehensive range of resources including workshops, one-on-one career advising, networking events, and access to a vibrant alumni network. Whether you're looking to hone your résumé, perfect your portfolio, or build your professional network, we're here to guide you.
We also partner with local artists, designers, and business leaders who open their doors to PNCA students and alumni for unique learning experiences, such as informational interviews and behind-the-scenes tours. These opportunities allow you to connect with industry professionals and showcase your talents to potential employers. Our robust internship program is another way we help you gain invaluable experience, connecting you with some of the most influential creative minds in Portland and beyond.
Resume & Portfolio Development Help Showcase Your Talent
First impressions matter, especially in the creative industries. That’s why we’re dedicated to helping you develop a polished resume, portfolio, and website that effectively communicate your strengths to curators, gallerists, and employers. We offer workshops on résumé writing and website building, and invite industry recruiters to provide portfolio reviews. Our connections with companies like Laika ensure that PNCA students are on the radar of top creative employers.
Sharpen Your Skills with Our Workshops, Tours, and Events
Our workshops cover essential topics like crafting a résumé or CV, acing interviews, grant-writing, developing a professional portfolio, and networking. We also focus on entrepreneurial skills, offering intensives on taxes, contracts, copyright, marketing, and accounting for artists. Recent workshops include:
- Taxes for Creatives
- Social Media for Artists
- Grant Writing Workshop
- Kickstarter 101
- Public Art Commissions
- Protect Your Art, and Yourself
We also organize tours and events that give you a behind-the-scenes look at creative industries, such as the Form3D Foundry Tour and visits to Schoolhouse Electric Supply. These experiences are designed to inspire and prepare you for the diverse opportunities in the creative field.
