Consulting in lean times

Art Consulting is not for the faint of heart. It, like any independent small business, requires moxie, strength, ability to withstand not so great times, and a real g0-getter attitude. I'm lucky that this is a job I love and something that I've stuck with for enough years to forge some strong relationships. In times like these, I see all these newcomers to the art world struggling to find their footing and grasp on to any position available. 

For all those aspiring art consultants out there, I suggest that you keep doing what you love. Perseverance pays off in this sort of economy. And use this time to really seek out what you love - if you're working in a gallery and you'd rather be in a museum, try and make that change happen. Go out there to all the events you can find and network, network, network. 

I've recently discovered a very useful resource just for this - it's a sort of web content aggregator that recommends all these great events and exhibitions. I've been using it a lot lately. Check out MutualArt.com and let me know what you think. And for all those new grads  - keep your heads up and jobs will come along. You have your whole life to work and now to explore the art world in all its glory.