Even though I am in a much better position in my career and wellbeing, I still want to shed light this experience, as it seems to be a lesser depicted topic in creative arts (3/3)

Unfortunately, this is a common experience for many young folks pursuing for a career into the sector, and possibly for most aspiring young professionals in all fields in the current world (2/ )

Also feel free to look through folks I’m following as they’re almost all GLAM scholars and professionals!

@heritagenetwork.bsky.social and @museumsassociation.org have two curated starting lists to look through! I think there’s one for museum educator as well :)

Fortunately, I don’t see this odd gatekeeping attitude anymore when I talk with scholars and cultural heritage professionals, ‘cause we all know that our skills are transferable and multidimensional 😊

But this really stuck with me, and the attitude is kind of noticeable among my History colleagues in my undergrad programme.

Eventually more of my classmates went and did History and related subjects, including another one (also named Deborah) who went on and do Art History at St Andrew’s.

I agree Peter. It’s very meditating when cutting glass as I needed to concentrate whilst enjoying the sounds of glass cutting. It’s a delightful experience!

Thanks Bev!

#stainedglass #manchester #artsandcrafts