No. 25: Making It in the Art World If You’re Not a Rich Kid

As the New York Times recently reported, twenty-somethings pursuing a career in art and design are the most likely to receive financial assistance from parents; they also receive the largest sums. On this episode, we’re joined by Sandra Jackson-Dumont, chair of education at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Naiomy Guerrero, creator of GalleryGirl.nyc, to discuss the role money plays in art world careers. How does the plethora of unpaid internships and low-paying jobs limit inclusivity? And what steps can we take to change the system?