The Art of the Side Hustle for Performing and Creative Artists

🌸Episode: The performing and creative arts space has been one of the hardest hit sectors According to America for the Arts Artists performing and creative artists are among the most severely affected workers by the COVID-19 crisis. 62% have become fully unemployed. Nationally, our sector is  expected  to lose $50.6 billion in income in 2020. Findings are based on 19,600 survey responses. 94% of performing and creative artists report income loss.79% experienced a decrease in creative work that generated income (61% a “drastic decrease”).66% are unable to access the supplies, resources, spaces, or people necessary for their work.And yet, 75% report their artistic practice has been used to raise morale, create community cohesion, or lighten the COVID-19 experience of the community.Now more than ever it is important that performing artists have multiple streams of income including starting a business.🌸ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jenny Madruga Chavez is a wife, mother, singer, voice teacher, and music educator. Ms. Chavez graduated in 2018 with her B.M. in Music Education, and  B.A. in Art History from Arizona State University. She is currently continuing her education with voice teacher Stephanie Weiss, completing the Masters program in Vocal Performance with an emphasis in opera this coming Spring. Both singing and teaching have been passions of love for Jenny. Her latest singing venture was playing Atalanta in ASU’s Xerxes and training at the Taos Opera Institute during the 2019 season. Jenny has been teaching privately since 2018 and loves watching her students grow as they discover their voice. Most recently, Jenny combined her talents in art and music to open her art printable shop, Sing Pretty Designs. She would like to thank her amazing husband for being a Super Dad, supporting her ventures and being the best father to their 10 month old son, Travis. 🌸Jenny's Social Media and Store:Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SingPrettyDesigns      🌸USE CODE: PODCAST20 for 20% off IG: www.Instagram.com/sing.pretty.designsFB: www.Facebook.com/sing.pretty.designsPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/singprettydesigns/_saved/🌸About Our Sponsor:Today’s episode is brought to you by 1-800 Florals. Flowers are always a thoughtful and personal way to convey your love, friendship, or support. It is an ageless expression of caring, and, sending flowers online is so easy.   Plus it is a great way to support our show! Click here to order your flowers today!  Host: Bri Cooper 🌸Did you like the show? SUPPORT THE SHOW  by leaving a tip! Click Here    Host Bri Cooper Shop Harbour for the Arts™ NEW SPONSOR ALERT! Bonheur Jewelry Thanks to our partners at THRIVE MARKET! Join today and get 30% off your first order as well as a gift up to $60. Visit www.thrivemarket.com/bricoopermezzo What's up! https://linktr.ee/harbourforthearts Email: [email protected] Instagram Harbour for the Arts Instagram Bri Cooper, Mezzo Soprano, MBA, BM (@bricooper.mezzosoprano) • Instagram photos and videos Spotify Playlists Harbour for the Arts Tik Tok Bri Cooper Mezzo Soprano SHOPPING Shop my merch!Harbour for the Arts™ Need a part-time job! Try Reflex app for retail assignments; use my referral code  bcooper621 https://workreflex.com/?code=BCOOPER621 Use my Rakuten Code