Advice for early career professionals: Technical chops matter, but they’re not the whole game. Reliability and being someone people actually want to work with can get you just as far—and sometimes farther.
As students pursue a life in the arts, I teach with both realism and respect—preparing them for creative careers while modeling the skills and mindset that lead to meaningful work.
AI can strengthen student writing—but it shouldn’t replace it. Here’s how I’m teaching grant writing this fall using AI as a support tool, not a shortcut, while building trust and clarity.
Backward design transformed how I teach. Instead of planning around topics, I start with what students should do—leading to clearer expectations, deeper learning, and more creative, focused class time.
Attending the 2025 Artists Thrive Summit renewed my focus on building from strength, not scarcity. Highlights included inspiring talks by Ruki Neuhold-Ravijumar and GK Callahan, and connecting with peers supporting arts careers. Grateful to the Tremaine Foundation for making this accessible and equitable through generous support and presenter compensation.
Hannah Grannemann 