In collaboration with the Boston College Career Center, Alumni Center, and the McMullen Museum of Art, the Boston College Arts Council will host Career Week in the Arts + Entertainment. Starting Monday, November 8th through Friday, November 12th the week will focus on a variety of virtual conversations made up of career professionals, as well as a keynote address and networking dinner at the McMullen with Michael J. Bobbitt, Executive Director of the Mass Cultural Council. Network and hear stories behind chosen career paths and engage in conversations around meaningful work. 

Since its inception in 1999, Career Night for the Arts has provided an opportunity for students and alumni to develop dialogue and relationships. In this expanded format, attendees will have the opportunity to gain valuable insight and advice, but also discover new ways to apply their passion and their current studies.

Over the years, speakers and attendees have included photographers, entrepreneurs and designers; musicians, actors and producers; playwrights, journalists and authors; managing directors, development officers and academics; creative headhunters, human resources, and hiring managers in a variety of industries. 

Career Week is open to all Boston College students, alumni, faculty and staff. Registration is required for the events.

For more information visit: bc.edu/arts-career

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 

Monday, November 8, 2021 | 7:00–8:30 p.m. | REGISTER 
Keynote Address +  Dinner (limited to 60 people)
Michael J. Bobbitt, Executive Director of the Mass Cultural Council

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 | 12:30–1:15 p.m. | REGISTER 
Alumni Conversation: Timothy Davis '02, President of The Boston New Music Initiative

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 | 7:00–7:45 p.m. | REGISTER 
Alumni Conversation: Arlo Pérez Esquivel ’16, Digital Associate Producer at NOVA PBS

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 | 7:00–7:45 p.m. | REGISTER Alumni Conversations: Gretchen Andrew ’10, Painter and Search Engine Artist + Vincent Roca '17, Instructor at ARI and 3D Designer at Volley

Thursday, November 11, 2021 | 7:00–7:45 p.m. | REGISTER 
Alumni Conversation: Seth Byrum ’11, Registered Architect with Studio Gang Architects + David Altenor '09, CEO of Kindomsound Music Group

Friday, November 12, 2021 | 12:30–1:15 p.m. | REGISTER 
Alumni Conversation:  Matt Hamilton ’09, Reporter and Staff Writer at LA Times