Breaking into the Art World

• Region: Online
• Type: Webinar
• Cost: Free

Free webinar, Saturday 6 June, 11am-12.30pm

Curious about careers in the art world but not sure what roles are out there or how to get started?

Breaking into the Art World is a practical, no‑nonsense session designed for undergraduates and A Level students, and anyone exploring their next steps in the art market, museums, galleries, or the wider cultural sector.

You’ll get clear advice on how to work out which roles might suit you, what employers look for in early‑career candidates, and how to stand out in the hiring process even if you’re just starting out. We’ll cover CVs and cover letters, and how to show your interest in the sector—with practical tips you can use immediately when applying for internships, entry‑level roles or volunteering opportunities.

This free careers webinar is packed with real‑world advice from people who recruit, mentor and work with early‑career talent every day.

Speakers include:

How To Find The Right Art Career For You 

Alexandra Steinacker-Clarke, Author of ‘Working in Art: How to Build a Career in the Art World’

Recruiting Early Career Talent

Toby Monk, Global Recruitment & Engagement Director, Christie’s

Speaker bios

Toby Monk is Global Director of Recruitment & Engagement at Christie’s, leading talent strategy and employee engagement globally. He is known for developing inclusive pipelines into the art world, including Christie’s apprenticeship programmes. A trustee of the Paul Smith’s Foundation and former Chair of Art History Link-Up, he is a regular speaker on the future of work and social mobility in the creative industries.

Alexandra Steinacker-Clark is an American-Austrian art historian, curator, writer and podcaster. She is the founder and host of All About Art, a podcast dedicated to demystifying the professional art sector, a TEDx Speaker, and co-director of NXT GEN: AWITA x All About Art Programme. She is the author of Working in Art: How to Build A Career in the Art World (Octopus, 2026) and lives and works in London, UK.