Arts Management Personal Statement
Arts management as a degree choice at University was something that I feel naturally inclined to do; I have always been organisational with a keen eye for details. From arranging small outings within my group of friends to helping out with the running of a big event at school, I am constantly trying to find outlets for my enthusiasm.
The arts have always had a high importance in my life, especially within the last few years. In 2007 I was a chorus member in a school production of ‘Fame’, where I learnt several dance routines, songs and knowledge about the general production and running of a musical. I have also been to the West End on several occasions to see various shows – all of which I have considered to be breathtaking and inspirational.
From an artistic point of view, I have a great love and passion for photography. I have had some of my own work displayed within a gallery at school and am actively involved in an online photography sharing website. My photography A Level exposed me to what I consider to be some of the greatest photographers, such as Annie Leibovitz, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Anna Gaskell – all of whom have …show more content…
The first is with the events team at The Royal Yacht – a large and well established hotel that deals with not only corporate functions, but weddings and specialized gatherings like gala dinners or charity fundraisers. The second is within the events team at Jersey Heritage, who mainly deal with weddings and functions placed on historic sites that are specific to Jersey. I am extremely grateful to the two companies for allowing me to take a sneak peek into their working lives. It will definitely teach me more about what the management side of the job entails and allow me to build up and extend upon a bank of knowledge that I can then transfer and use on this degree
Arts management as a degree choice at University was something that I feel naturally inclined to do; I have always been organisational with a keen eye for details. From arranging small outings within my group of friends to helping out with the running of a big event at school, I am constantly trying to find outlets for my enthusiasm.
The arts have always had a high importance in my life, especially within the last few years. In 2007 I was a chorus member in a school production of ‘Fame’, where I learnt several dance routines, songs and knowledge about the general production and running of a musical. I have also been to the West End on several occasions to see various shows – all of which I have considered to be breathtaking and inspirational.
From an artistic point of view, I have a great love and passion for photography. I have had some of my own work displayed within a gallery at school and am actively involved in an online photography sharing website. My photography A Level exposed me to what I consider to be some of the greatest photographers, such as Annie Leibovitz, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Anna Gaskell – all of whom have …show more content…
The first is with the events team at The Royal Yacht – a large and well established hotel that deals with not only corporate functions, but weddings and specialized gatherings like gala dinners or charity fundraisers. The second is within the events team at Jersey Heritage, who mainly deal with weddings and functions placed on historic sites that are specific to Jersey. I am extremely grateful to the two companies for allowing me to take a sneak peek into their working lives. It will definitely teach me more about what the management side of the job entails and allow me to build up and extend upon a bank of knowledge that I can then transfer and use on this degree