Professional Practice

The traditional business plan consists of a few specific elements: 

• Executive summary
• Company description
• Market Analysis
• Organization or structure of the company
• Service or product
• Marketing plan
• Financial projections

An artist statement describes what your work does and what you want to accomplish with it. Statements
are necessary for applications for residencies, grants, academic programs, employment opportunities,
exhibitions, and juried fairs. Galleries, curators, selection committee jurors, collectors, critics, and patrons will
use your statement to understand your work better and decide whether or not to engage with it.

You will need to focus your statement for the audience.

Joining professional organizations is part of your professional persona. You will be able to stay on top of new information and ideas. Professional organizations can offer continuing education, networking, conferences, mentorship and more. 

Some organizations for RMCAD careers are: 

ASID - American Society of Interior Designers

ASMP - American Society of Media Photography

AIGA - American Institute of Graphic Arts

Society of Illustrators

FGI - Fashion Group International