Had to filetaxes as anindependentcontractorSent a follow upemail aftermeeting a newnetworkingcontact in thelast yearImprovisedwhentechnologydidn’t worksinceMarch 2020Developed anew healthyhabit in thelast yearTurneddown aprojectSet up abusinessentityHelpedsomeoneelse find ajob in thelast yearHadcoffee/lunchwith an industryleader or rolemodelFollowedindustryleaders or rolemodels onsocial mediaResearched EDI(equity, diversity &inclusion)practices for yourart or businessSent follow-upemail/noteafter aninterviewLed orprojectmanageda teamCollaboratedwith someonefrom adifferentindustryDeveloped anewpractical/lifeskill in thelast yearTriedsomethingoutside yourcomfort zone inthe last 6monthsRevised yourresume inthe last 3monthsAttended anindustry mixeror networkingevent in thelast 6 monthsTook avacation/timeoff to resetHad toreview acontract for aprojectHave a livepersonal orbusinesswebsiteAsked forfeedback onyour work inthe last 6monthsDeveloped anew artisticskill inthe last yearConsumed abook, article,podcast, orvideo aboutyour industrySubscribed toan educationalpodcast,Youtubechannel, ormailing listHavebusinesscardsComplimentedsomeoneelse’s work inthe last 2monthsAttended aprofessionaldevelopmentworkshop orseminar in thelast 3 monthsJoined aprofessionalorganizationor unionGot a newjob or gigin the lastyearTaughtsomeoneelse anew skillPrepareda portfolioor pitchpacketHave abusinessFacebookpage and/orInstagramMadeand useda budgetTurnedsomething insignificantlybefore thedeadlinePurchasedor usedindustrystandardsoftwarePresentedat aconferenceWas activeon LinkedInin the last 2monthsAppliedfor agrantColorcoded yourcalendaror plannerHad to filetaxes as anindependentcontractorSent a follow upemail aftermeeting a newnetworkingcontact in thelast yearImprovisedwhentechnologydidn’t worksinceMarch 2020Developed anew healthyhabit in thelast yearTurneddown aprojectSet up abusinessentityHelpedsomeoneelse find ajob in thelast yearHadcoffee/lunchwith an industryleader or rolemodelFollowedindustryleaders or rolemodels onsocial mediaResearched EDI(equity, diversity &inclusion)practices for yourart or businessSent follow-upemail/noteafter aninterviewLed orprojectmanageda teamCollaboratedwith someonefrom adifferentindustryDeveloped anewpractical/lifeskill in thelast yearTriedsomethingoutside yourcomfort zone inthe last 6monthsRevised yourresume inthe last 3monthsAttended anindustry mixeror networkingevent in thelast 6 monthsTook avacation/timeoff to resetHad toreview acontract for aprojectHave a livepersonal orbusinesswebsiteAsked forfeedback onyour work inthe last 6monthsDeveloped anew artisticskill inthe last yearConsumed abook, article,podcast, orvideo aboutyour industrySubscribed toan educationalpodcast,Youtubechannel, ormailing listHavebusinesscardsComplimentedsomeoneelse’s work inthe last 2monthsAttended aprofessionaldevelopmentworkshop orseminar in thelast 3 monthsJoined aprofessionalorganizationor unionGot a newjob or gigin the lastyearTaughtsomeoneelse anew skillPrepareda portfolioor pitchpacketHave abusinessFacebookpage and/orInstagramMadeand useda budgetTurnedsomething insignificantlybefore thedeadlinePurchasedor usedindustrystandardsoftwarePresentedat aconferenceWas activeon LinkedInin the last 2monthsAppliedfor agrantColorcoded yourcalendaror planner

Professional Development for Artists - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Had to file taxes as an independent contractor
  2. Sent a follow up email after meeting a new networking contact in the last year
  3. Improvised when technology didn’t work since March 2020
  4. Developed a new healthy habit in the last year
  5. Turned down a project
  6. Set up a business entity
  7. Helped someone else find a job in the last year
  8. Had coffee/lunch with an industry leader or role model
  9. Followed industry leaders or role models on social media
  10. Researched EDI (equity, diversity & inclusion) practices for your art or business
  11. Sent follow-up email/note after an interview
  12. Led or project managed a team
  13. Collaborated with someone from a different industry
  14. Developed a new practical/life skill in the last year
  15. Tried something outside your comfort zone in the last 6 months
  16. Revised your resume in the last 3 months
  17. Attended an industry mixer or networking event in the last 6 months
  18. Took a vacation/time off to reset
  19. Had to review a contract for a project
  20. Have a live personal or business website
  21. Asked for feedback on your work in the last 6 months
  22. Developed a new artistic skill in the last year
  23. Consumed a book, article, podcast, or video about your industry
  24. Subscribed to an educational podcast, Youtube channel, or mailing list
  25. Have business cards
  26. Complimented someone else’s work in the last 2 months
  27. Attended a professional development workshop or seminar in the last 3 months
  28. Joined a professional organization or union
  29. Got a new job or gig in the last year
  30. Taught someone else a new skill
  31. Prepared a portfolio or pitch packet
  32. Have a business Facebook page and/or Instagram
  33. Made and used a budget
  34. Turned something in significantly before the deadline
  35. Purchased or used industry standard software
  36. Presented at a conference
  37. Was active on LinkedIn in the last 2 months
  38. Applied for a grant
  39. Color coded your calendar or planner