General - College & Career

Educator Employment
Careers in the Arts
College
Scholarships
School to Career

Educator Employment

CALAA - California Assembly of Local Arts Agencies
http://www.artsusa.org/public_awareness/resources/

CDEA - California Dance Educators Association
http://www.cdeadance.org/

CETA—California Educational Theater Association
http://cetoweb.org/
CETA provides a JobBank Listing but access is based on CETA membership.

Ed-JOIN
http://www.edjoin.org/
ED-JOIN is California's premiere public education job search Web site. Maintained by the California Teacher Recruitment and Incentive Program, ED-JOIN is a portal to thousands of teaching and other education job openings. The site is searchable by keywords, such as a job title, by region, and by specific county or school district.

Careers in the Arts

Actors' Equity
http://www.actorsequity.org/home.asp                                                                                                            Actors' Equity Association is the labor union representing over 40,000 American actors and stage managers working in the professional theatre. The site provides information for union members, news, (casting notices) events, links to related sites, and membership services. Within the Actor's Equity Web page a wonderful career resource is the "Casting Call" section. Although primarily for the Equity actor, the section provides job openings for actors and stage managers. Here students can obtain current information about job openings in their area or anywhere in the country. Search categories include "types of notice" (Equity principal, Equity chorus, non-required principal, non-required chorus, or stage manager). Other categories include "state" or "by contract." This is a good primer for the actor looking for job opportunities.

Academy of Television Arts and Sciences-Internships
http://www.emmys.org/foundation/internships.php
Internships include work in most aspects of the television production industry. Every summer the Academy places 30 students in internships in the Los Angeles area. Summer internships are filled during the spring. Students should check site in winter and early spring for information.

Entertainment Careers
http://www.entertainmentcareers.net
An incredible resource for jobs and internships in the entertainment industry, including jobs and internship listings at studios, networks, production companies, record companies, radio stations, VFX, animation, and more. Also books, magazines, education center, and job line.

Kennedy Center--Education & Outreach
http://www.kennedy-center.org/education
The Kennedy Center Education and Outreach site offers free programs via satellite to serve teachers and students outside their service area, as well as live offerings in the Washington, D.C. area. Services are easy to access from the front page for professional development, performances across the nation, and satellite courses and classes.

Princess Grace Awards
http://www.pgfusa.com/
The Princess Grace Awards is a national program dedicated to identifying emerging young artists in theatre, dance, and film and assisting them in realizing their career goals. This mission is accomplished through scholarships, apprenticeships, and fellowships. All candidates must be United States citizens or have permanent resident status.

College

Animation Schools Database
http://schools.awn.com/
Using this database, you can find the contact information for participating post-secondary institutions worldwide. Database provides information on the animation courses offered, types of degrees and contact information for the specific schools. Invaluable resource for the student desiring to pursue a career in any type of animation.

Broadcast Education Association
http://www.beaweb.org
Broadcast Education Association is a nonprofit organization that provides a critical link between colleges and the broadcast industry. The site provides a variety of links to university/instructional programs, course assignments and requirements, key research Web sites, academic job openings, and a multimedia bibliography. Scholarships are available to students of member institutions - listings of eligible institutions are provided.

California Colleges
http://californiacolleges.edu/
This Web site allows the student to explore and plan for their post-secondary educational and career goals. A great resource for any high school student, but very valuable for the student seeking an educational environment that matches their needs as a student pursuing a specific visual or performing arts program.

CollegeBoard.com
http://www.collegeboard.com/
This Web site gives specific information on how to find a college which can best provide a degree in the arts discipline you are pursuing. Click on the section entitled "Finding the Right College" and the Web site will give a profile of which colleges provide the arts programs you are most interested in. You can also compare colleges that offer similar programs or have similar characteristics you have requested. Students interested in finding a college that serves their specific focus can get a great deal of information by searching the Web site and comparing the profiles of various schools.

Office of Postsecondary Education
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/
Comprehensive information for students about federal aid at the Office of Student Financial Assistance Programs. This includes scholarships and education tax credits. Resources for institutions include programs to foster post-secondary improvements.

Online Schools Directory
http://www.onlineschools.org/guides/
This online directory provides information on online programs atmore thatn 6,000 schools throughout the country.

San Francisco State University
http://www.collegeofcreativearts.org/
Connects to all four arts disciplines. Can download forms and applications. Basically they have put the department and course catalog information on the Web site. Describes the facilities, staff, and season. Good basic information for the high school student trying to find out the breadth and depth of their particular major's offerings.

University of California A-G Requirements                                                                                                                   
http://www.ucop.edu/a-gGuide/ag/welcome.html/
This site defines what the A-G requirements are through the transition years, gives examples of course descriptions, and offers tools designed to assist educators in developing curriculum that meets these requirements

University of Southern California – USC Performing Arts Programs
http://www.usc.edu
In addition to programs of assistance administered by the USC Financial Aid Office, the School of Theatre and the Thornton School of Music both offer a number of special scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Scholarships

Arts Recognition & Talent Search: ARTS Awards
http://www.artsawards.org
The National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts provides scholarships to deserving performing arts students nationally. A variety of awards are available through their Arts Recognition and Talent Search program. It should be noted that these scholarships are HIGHLY selective, VERY competitive, and there is a FEE to apply. ARTS applicants are also eligible to receive additional scholarship money and stipends from colleges participating in their Scholarship List Service. Awardees may be nominated to the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars and the Music for Youth Foundation. NFAA also makes financial support available through Fellowships in the Visual Arts, Astral Career Grants, and Career Development programs.

California State Summer School for the Arts
http://www.csssa.org/
This site provides information about an excellent state summer program for gifted and talented high school students in the arts. CSSSA's Program is designed to refine and strengthen individual creative, technical, and interpretive performance skills and to broaden each student's overall perspective of the arts.

CSU Fresno Arts & Humanities Programs
http://artshum.csufresno.edu/
The University offers two types of scholarships: university scholarships, available to all students, and program scholarships, offered to students within particular programs. Students may apply for grants, scholarships, loans, and work study through the Center for Student Financial Aid.

CSU Fullerton Arts Programs
http://www.fullerton.edu/financialaid/
Awards and scholarships have been established to support and recognize outstanding scholarship and creativity, and to assist students majoring in the visual arts, music, theater, and dance. Unless otherwise indicated, applications, deadlines, and other information concerning scholarships may be obtained from the Dean's office and from the departments within the College of the Arts (COTA). Some scholarships are available for entering students in art, music, and theatre/dance. Please contact the departments for full details.

CSU Hayward Visual & Performing Arts Programs
http://www.csuhayward.edu
Students may apply for grants, scholarships, loans, and work study through the Center for Student Financial Aid. In addition to the scholarships administered by the financial aid office, many schools, departments, and majors offer scholarships to their students. Art and Music offer several scholarships.

CSU Long Beach Visual & Performing Arts Programs
http://www.csulb.edu
Students may apply for grants, scholarships, loans, and work study through the Center for Student Financial Aid. In addition to the scholarships administered by the financial aid office, many schools, departments, and majors offer scholarships to their students.

CSU Los Angeles Scholarships in Theatre and Dance
http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/theatre_dance/
Students may apply for grants, scholarships, loans, and work study through the Center for Student Financial Aid. The Golden Eagle Scholarships and the President's Scholars Scholarships are available to new students. Some scholarships are intended for students who are enrolled in specific majors; others are open to qualified students in all majors. The Theatre Arts and Dance Program has three specific scholarships available.

CSU Sacramento Theatre & Dance Programs
http://www.csus.edu/dram/  
Theatre offers several scholarships listed on their department site. Students may apply for grants, scholarships, loans, and work study through the Center for Student Financial Aid. In addition to the scholarships administered by the financial aid office, many schools, departments, and majors offer scholarships to their students.

CSU San Marcos Visual & Performing Arts Program
http://www.csusm.edu/finaid/
The University offers two types of scholarships: university scholarships, available to all students, and program scholarships, offered to students within particular programs. Students may apply for grants, scholarships, loans, and work study through the Center for Student Financial Aid.

Fast Web
http://www.fastweb.com
This is a scholarship tracking service free to subscribers. Educators newsletter in PDF format. You must join to get information.

Humboldt State University Visual & Performing Arts Programs
http://www.humboldt.edu/~finaid/
Students may apply for grants, scholarships, loans, and work study through the Center for Student Financial Aid. In addition to the scholarships administered by the financial aid office, many schools, departments, and majors offer scholarships to their students.

National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts
http://www.artsawards.org/
Arts recognition and talent search for young artists providing scholarships and fellowships. Exemplary educators in the arts profiled.

New York University Performing Arts Professions Program
http://www.nyu.edu/education/music/  
Offers graduate degree in Performing Arts Administration. Expertise in an area of the arts is typically demonstrated by an undergraduate degree in music, theatre, art, or dance. Essentially this is the catalog of department and course offerings with information about the facilities, staff, and events included. Can download applications and make contact for further data. Provides good, up-to-date information about the Performing Arts Professions program offered at the campus.

San Diego State University Music & Dance Programs
http://music.sdsu.edu/
Music scholarships are awarded for up to four years as an undergraduate and two years as a graduate student. Numerous partial and full tuition scholarships are available. The Marion V. Willis dance scholarship is a one-time award available to incoming freshman or junior transfer dance majors. Academic Scholarships: Based on academic qualifications such as G.P.A. Information can be requested from the SDSU Scholarship Office.

San Francisco State University Visual & Performing Arts Programs
http://www.sfsu.edu/~finaid/scholarships/
In the financial aid section, check by art discipline for listing of available scholarships in art, music, and theatre. Students may apply for grants, scholarships, loans, and work study through the Center for Student Financial Aid. In addition to the scholarships administered by the financial aid office, many schools, departments, and majors offer scholarships to their students.

San Jose State University Visual & Performing Arts Programs
http://www.sjsu.edu/faso/  
SJSU has over 900 general and departmental scholarships available, ranging from $100 to $1,000 per year. About one-half of these are awarded by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee and one-half by the various academic departments on campus.

Sonoma State University Performing Arts Department
http://www.sonoma.edu/performingarts/theatre/  
Through the Performing Arts Department each arts discipline lists the scholarships available for their students. Students may apply for grants, scholarships, loans, and work study through the Center for Student Financial Aid.

UC Berkeley Arts & Humanities Division
http://scholarships.berkeley.edu/
The Undergraduate Scholarships Office administers UC Berkeley-based scholarships. Students are automatically considered for these awards when they complete their UC Application for Admissions and Scholarships. This office also administers University awards and competitive prizes for creative works, such as poetry, fiction, music composition, and film. Also, individual departments offer scholarships for its majors.

UC Davis Visual & Performing Arts Programs
http://www.ucdavis.edu
The Undergraduate Scholarships Office administers UC Davis-based scholarships. Students are automatically considered for these awards when they complete their UC Application for Admissions and Scholarships. Also, individual departments offer scholarships for its majors.

UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts
http://www.arts.uci.edu/
The Claire Trevor School of the Arts has some scholarship monies available to incoming and continuing students on both the undergraduate and graduate levels. For complete information, please contact the Arts Student Affairs Office. The UC schools also offer Regent, Chancellor Achievement, National Merit, as well as other school and major-specific scholarships. Students are automatically considered for these awards when they complete their UC Application for Admissions and Scholarships.

UCLA Visual & Performing Arts Program
http://www.college.ucla.edu/up/src/
The UCLA Scholarship Resource Center provides information on all sources of scholarships for UCLA students and there are many available for dance, music, theatre and visual arts in listings by department major. The Undergraduate Scholarships Office administers UCLA-based scholarships. Students are automatically considered for these awards when they complete their UC Application for Admissions and Scholarships.

UC Riverside Visual & Performing Arts Programs
http://www.finaid.ucr.edu/
The UC Riverside Financial Aid Center provides information on all sources of scholarships for UCR students. Chancellor's Performance Awards are available through the departments of dance, art, music, theatre, and creative writing. Their Undergraduate Scholarships Office administers UC system-based scholarships. Students are automatically considered for these awards when they complete their UC Application for Admissions and Scholarships.

UC San Diego Visual & Performing Arts Programs
http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/finaid/
The Undergraduate Financial Aid Office administers UC-system based scholarships. Students are automatically considered for these awards when they complete their UC Application for Admissions and Scholarships. In the financial aid section, check by art discipline for listing of available scholarships in art, dance, music, and theatre. Students may apply for grants, scholarships, loans, and work study through the Center for Student Financial Aid.

UC Santa Barbara Visual & Performing Arts Programs
http://www.finaid.ucsb.edu/
The Undergraduate Financial Aid Office administers UC-system based scholarships. Students are automatically considered for these awards when they complete their UC Application for Admissions and Scholarships. In the financial aid section, check by art discipline for listing of available scholarships in art, dance, music, and theatre. Students may apply for grants, scholarships, loans, and work study through the Center for Student Financial Aid.

University of California ArtsBridge Scholarships
http://www.arts.uci.edu/artsbridge/
The University of California ArtsBridge program provides scholarships of up to $3,000 per year and hands-on opportunities for talented, energetic UC students to become "artists-in-residence," bringing arts education to schools and other community venues. Originally created on the UC Irvine campus in 1996, University of California student-scholars bring drama productions, instrumental workshops, musical theatre, photography, painting, dance, and storytelling classes to local schools as well as to other community-based institutions such as libraries and hospitals. The ArtsBridge program is open to all majors and minors at all eight UC campuses and two California State University campuses: CSU Long Beach and CSU Sacramento.

School to Career

Arts High-Los Angeles
http://www.lachsa.org/
This site contains a description of the programs, goals, and accomplishments of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Programs of study offer strong School to Career connections.

California State Summer School for the Arts
http://www.csssa.org/
This site provides information about an excellent state summer program for gifted and talented high school students in the arts. CSSSA's Program is designed to refine and strengthen individual creative, technical, and interpretive performance skills and to broaden each student's overall perspective of the arts.

Idyllwild Arts
http://www.idyllwildarts.org/  
Founded as the Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts in 1950, the program in the mountains of Southern California (now known as Idyllwild Arts) has provided a visionary program of visual and performing arts for young students and adults. In 1986, the Idyllwild Arts Academy opened as the first arts boarding school for students grades 8-12 in the western U.S. Visitors to the site should choose from the "Academy" button for information about the boarding school program. Those who are interested in the outstanding summer programs offered for families and students of all ages should choose the "Summer" button. Idyllwild Arts is known for its Native American Arts and Archeology program (listed under Special Programs and Festivals) which celebrates Native American art and artists. The American Experience program would be of interest to international students wishing to enrich their command of English while studying the arts. A catalog of the programs can be ordered online or specific information can be downloaded as PDF files.

UCI ArtsBridge
http://www.arts.uci.edu/artsbridge/
Students enrolled in arts programs at UC Irvine can gain a real-world experience as arts educators in the classroom by receiving an ArtsBridge Scholarship. The ArtsBridge Program sends selected UC students to teach workshops at local schools in dance, drama, visual art, digital art, music, and video under the direction of a supervising teacher. Students can try on the roles of arts educators and provide a service to schools by enhancing the arts experience of students. A listing of other universities participating in ArtsBridge can be found at the home site: http://www.arts.uci.edu/ucartsbridge/