Arts & Expression
Explore the world of creating, preserving, and sharing art and human expression! A career in the arts can take many different forms. While many people first think of becoming a professional artist, performer, or writer, these are just a few of the many possibilities. Because art intersects with our lives in countless ways, you can also use your creativity to make a meaningful impact through teaching, community engagement, or advocacy. If you're passionate about preserving culture and expanding access to knowledge, careers in libraries, archives, and museums offer opportunities to protect artistic and historical resources while creating welcoming spaces for learning, growth, and creativity. Or, if you enjoy connecting people with ideas and stories, you might explore careers in journalism, publishing, communications, or media. Whether you're creating art, preserving it, or helping others experience it, the possibilities are as limitless as the color spectrum.
Explore Your Purpose
There are various was to get to know your community of purpose. Learn more about what your next step could be in Arts and Expression!
Fellowships & Awards
Reed's Student Funding and Fellowships page is an excellent resource to explore different ways to fund independent projects, participate in relevant career experiences, or find ways to fund an art apprenticeship or an internship. Here are some suggestions below to get you started!
- Art Internship Award
- Summer Internship Award
- President's Summer Fellowship
- Kaspar T. Locher Summer Creative Scholarships
Get Involved at Reed
Exploring a creative career can start right outside your dorm! Reed has many avenues to explore your career interests:
- Student Organizations
- Campus jobs (may or may not be currently open)
- You can keep an eye on open jobs in Handshake. If you do find an opportunity you want to apply for, we're here to support you.
- Making connections with faculty and staff in relevant departments (the library, the Cooley Art Gallery, the VRC, PARC, etc.)
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- SEEDS can help you find opportunities within the Portland community to not only help give back to our fellow Portlanders, but also build valuable skills and experience for your resume.
Where do Reedies go?
Your education at Reed prepares you to be a curious, creative, thoughtful, and compassionate professional in your field. These are just a few examples of where creative Reedies have landed post-graduation:
- Associated Press
- Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB)
- NPR
- LAIKA Studios
- Street Roots
- Pink Martini & Heinz Records
- Dark Horse Comics
Connect with Alumni
Meeting and talking with your fellow Reedies is a great way to start building a professional community for yourself! This might feel intimidating, but Reed alums are eager to help and remember what it felt like to be in this space of curiosity and exploration. Here are some tools you can use to connect with the broader alumni community- we are also happy to help you figure out how to get started with networking and reaching out during an advising appointment.
External Resources
Joining an assosication, reaching out to professionals in your field for informational interviews, and reviewing databases are great ways to develop a network within your community of purpose.