You can’t beat the face-to-face

You can’t beat the face-to-face element when it comes to networking. Attending art and design conferences is the perfect way to extend your professional network, while keeping pace with trends in your field and finding out about new creative jobs. These events are also a chance to meet representatives of prestigious art schools and discuss opportunities to develop your skills with a postgraduate degree.

For those of you based in and around New York City, the 105th annual CAA Conference at the New York Hilton Midtown on 15-18 February is a chance to speak to RCA professors Jane Pavitt and Anne Toomey about your work, goals, admissions and the Royal College of Art. Contact caa@rca.ac.uk for a one-to-one appointment.

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Launching a successful career in the art and design sector is certainly a challenge. As well as an infinite supply of talent and energy, you need to network as much as possible, apply for residencies, complete freelance work and stay in touch with your uni friends. Don’t be discouraged though! Hang in there and read on for seven networking tips that could change your life.