Uncovering Possibilities: Alt-Ac Opportunities in the Arts

Artists in graduate school are often focused on the singular goal of employment in higher education upon graduation. While there are opportunities for artists outside of the academy (“alt-ac”), securing these gigs can appear challenging. Few resources exist for those considering augmenting their careers with entrepreneurial endeavors, particularly those featuring stories of artists that hold historically underrepresented identities. Tyler Ehrlich and Ogechi Ukazu (graduate students at The University of Texas at Austin) interview folks from across the country who work in alt-ac arts spaces.