A few years ago, I was invited to guest lecture in the United States on the intersection of music education and social justice in the international arena. Whilst each student recalled those who made a significant impact on their lives, a faculty member remarked about how our teachers live through our hands.
Read moreMODERN MENTORSHIP: The Solution that Has No Name: Revisiting Cyclical Mentorship
Since diving into the research that led to my work on Cyclical Mentorship in 2017, I have been thinking deeply on the concept of mentorship, especially in the arts and cultural education ecosystem, and how we can shift - or expand - the narrative. Some of the most compelling empirical evidence I have gathered involves conversations around mentorship, but there’s a major twist: these conversations are never directly about mentorship.
Read moreMODERN MENTORSHIP: So You Want a Rewarding Mentorship Relationship
Now that I hold a director-level position within Creative Generation and own a small business, I find myself serving as a mentor and mentee in equal turns. Ultimately, I find I learn the most from people who are, themselves, willing to learn through an on-going, mutual dialogue. Taking a meta look at this, I’ve narrowed my criteria for rewarding mentorships to three traits.
Read moreCall for Blog Posts: What's Mentorship Like These Days?
Our team is sharing their experience with mentorship on the blog and we want to hear from you, too! Take a look at our Modern Membership series and tell us about how you have mentored or been mentored! We want to hear from arts learners, their adult co-conspirators, and everyone in between.
Read moreMODERN MENTORSHIP: From Mentee to Mentor as a Young Creative
As a young creative, I’ve naturally found myself as the mentee in most experiences, both educational and professional. I continue to eagerly look for those willing to share their experiences and wisdom so I can grow as an arts worker and human being. This summer, I suddenly found myself in the position of the mentor rather than the mentee.
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