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Hiring an assistant
In another thread an artist asked me about having an assistant so I thought I'd start a topic here.
I started working with a part time studio assistant about six months ago, after running an ad in a local weekly paper. I got 60 phone calls!
I chose one of the applicants and she comes to my studio three days a week, six hours each time. I pay her $15 per hour. She's an independent contractor, not an employee.
I taught her how to stretch canvases, do billing, photograph paintings, clean brushes, do mailings, etc. The learning curve was a long one. I expect it was more than three months before she could work most of a day without needing to be taught something. She's very bright, motivated and learns fast, but there's a lot to know.
It's been terrific having her here, as it gives me a lot more easel time.
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