Just an irresponsible, off-the-cuff suggestion -- in the US things are
shifting to "Edutainment" -- it's so American -- but if I were you I might
look into special events. Has much to do with exhibitry, often exhibit
companies do both, and its a valued skill in not-for-profits. But check this
out with others, as I wouldn't stake my life on it being the best
direction...

In article <Pine.SOL.3.96.990414160125.1114A-100000@psych>,
  Sarah Schmitz <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello there, on the subject of jobs.......
> I am currently finishing a graduate diploma in Museum and Gallery Studies
> at St Andrews University, Scotland, having already completed an M.A. (with
> honours) here in Art History and Medieval History. Even with these
> seemingly tempting qualifications, from a well-looked-upon university, I
> am finding it hard to get employment. I am not looking for my ideal job,
> with my ideal salary, nor looking to stay in one place - I am from the
> south east of England, studying in Scotland, with contact in the south
> west and north west of England too, plus access to London. I don't even
> know what my ideal job is, although I do know that I would like to be paid
> something for my trouble, as it is hard to live on thin air.
> It seems that it is hard to ever have enough qualifications or experience
> for anything. I wouldn't mind doing documentation, learning conservation,
> doing exhibition work or even just researching for a living, or a leg-up
> into the world of museums. I don't doubt that I'm in the right field
> however - I love having even the merest chance at introducing others to
> the magical, exciting worlds of history and art available to them.
> To end then, we are not all griping about the state of jobs because we're
> expecting too much, but simply because there really is a problem with what
> we would like to do. We're too desperate, and too hopeful, for our own
> good!
>
> Sarah
>
> PS I'll consider internships (paid ones), part-time or full time work,
> ideally in Britain but also in other English-speaking countries (my French
> isn't quite what it used to be). My interests cover the English country
> house, the Arts and Crafts Movement, costume, zoology, book illustration,
> the blues, yoga, volunteering for the National Trust, brewing, and
> dancing. E-mail me for more info........
>
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