I wrote the perfect book for anyone who wants to work in the arts 🚀📚 (Working in Art coming April 2026!)
Description
My forthcoming book Working in Art has officially beeen announced as available for pre-order, with publication coming in April 2026.
So, on this week’s episode of All About Art, I walk you through what went into creating this book - the travel to 9 cities across 5 countries, the interviews with arts professionals I deeply admire, and the honest moments of self-doubt along the way. I explain why I felt this book needed to exist: the arts and cultural sector contributes £19.1 billion to the UK economy annually, yet fewer than 8 state schools offer History of Art at A-level. How are young people supposed to know what career paths are available if we don’t show them?
This episode is more personal than usual. I talk about the process of organizing interviews, editing down lengthy transcripts, and working through the fear of whether my own writing was good enough. I also share who this book is for - whether you’re considering entering the arts sector, already working in it, or simply curious about the range of careers that exist beyond artist or gallerist.
You can pre-order the book here: https://www.alexandrasteinacker.com/book
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ABOUT THE HOST:
I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations are in contemporary art and the contemporary art market along with accessibility, engagement, and the demystification of the professional art sector.
Here are links to my social media, feel free to reach out:
Instagram @alexandrasteinacker
and LinkedIn at Alexandra Steinacker-Clark
This episode is produced at Synergy https://synergy.tech/the-clubhouse/the-podcast-studio/
COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser www.liser-art.com and Luca Laurence www.lucalaurence.com
Research and Creative Assistant: Iris Epstein
United States
