NEW ARTS CENTER IN CLEVELAND (CONT'D FROM P. 1)
Sheryl Hoffman began as director of Art House in April. "I see Art House as a way for people of all ages to become engaged in the creative process, to enrich their lives and to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for all types of art," said Hoffman, a professional artist whose work regularly appears in galleries around Northeast Ohio. Hoffman holds a Master's degree in fine art from Ohio University and a certificate of nonprofit management from Case Western Reserve University's Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations.
Art House, Inc.'s mission is to nurture involvement in the arts and culture, providing opportunities for people to create, learn and communicate ideas while encouraging self-expression, thereby strengthening the community. For more information call 216/398-8556 or email arthouseinc@aol.com.
MANY PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS HOLD SECOND JOBS
According to the National Endowment for the Arts, more of the nation's professional artists consistently hold a second job than do persons in the overall workforce or workers with equivalent education. Over the last several decades, artists averaged a 40 percent higher rate of holding multiple jobs compared to the general work force. Studies also indicate high proportions of multiple jobholding among artists having more education. The sporadic nature of employment opportunities for artists contributes to the multiple jobholding pattern, and artists most often use secondary jobs as sources of supplemental income to meet household expenses. Multiple jobholding is highest among performing artists; comparatively, visual artists have a lower incidence. Artists employed as architects and designers rank lowest for multiple jobholding.
Professionals who consider artistic endeavors a secondary occupation most often cite enjoying the work and obtaining different experiences as the reason for holding multiple jobs. Not surprisingly, professionals who consider architecture their second job are least common, while the highest percentage consider music and composing a secondary livelihood.
In 1999, state arts agencies (SAAs) provided nearly $9 million in funding to 3,173 artists. Additionally, SAAs assisted 14,031 arts organizations, many of which offer artists employment opportunities.
