What is a mentor?

A mentor is someone;

  • who is an expert in their field and passionate about the future in that field
  • who helps and guides you towards development as an artist
  • who shares their secrets of practice and profession
  • who helps you grow and choose paths
  • who will work with you and advise you without instruction or assessment
  • who you can build an ongoing relationship with
A mentor is someone you trust.
A mentor may become a friend or colleague.
A mentor is there to help you be what you want to be.

A mentor is a brain to pick, an ear to listen to and a push in the right direction - John Crosby