Starting Your Career as an Artist: A Guide to Launching a Creative Life
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Overview
•Using social media to advance your practice
•Health and safety for artists
•Artist’s resumes and CVs
•Finding alternative exhibition venues
•Building community through networking
•Collaborating and finding mentors
•Refining career aspirations
This invaluable resource is sure to encourage and inspire artists to create their own opportunities as they learn how the creativity that occurs inside the studio can be applied to developing a successful career in the art world.
Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781621537977 |
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| Publisher: | Allworth |
| Publication date: | 01/03/2023 |
| Edition description: | 3rd Edition |
| Pages: | 336 |
| Sales rank: | 484,143 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.10(d) |
About the Author
Stacy Miller has worked as the director of research and professional development at the College Art Association as well as the director of art and design education at Parsons the New School for Design. She teaches in the photography department at Parsons and is creating a web-based start-up for artists to help advocate for, design with, and discuss how their creative lives can flourish. She lives in New Rochelle, New York.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xiii
Part I Self-Assessment and Developing a Career Plan
Chapter 1 Myths about Artists 3
"The Guerrilla Girls' Guide to Behaving Badly" 7
Chapter 2 Assessing Your Goals as an Artist 11
Take an Honest Inventory 11
Using Your Inventory 12
Taking Time to Reflect on Life and Work 13
Interview with Peter Hristofff, visual artist and Professor of Painting and Drawing at the School of Visual Arts 14
Interview with Jerry Saltz, Senior Art Critic for New York Magazine 18
Part II Exhibition Opportunities and Community Building
Chapter 3 Galleries and Museums 25
Galleries 25
Gallery in the Spotlight: Interview with Atim Oton, Director, Calabar Gallery 28
Interview with Elizabeth Heskin, founder of Heskin Projects, former gallery owner of Heskin Contemporary, New York 29
Interview with Don Porcaro, Visual Artist and Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts at Parsons School of Design 32
Juried Shows 35
Art Fairs 35
Museums 36
Interview with Claudine K. Brown, formerly Director of Education for the Smithsonian Institution, formerly Director of the Arts and Culture Program at the Nathan Cummings Foundation 36
Interview with Rebecca Mills, New York-based artist and arts professional 39
Chapter 4 Alternative Spaces: Breaking the Rules to Break Through 41
Examples of Alternative Spaces 42
Interview with Radhika Subramaniam, Associate Professor of Visual Culture and former director and chief curator, Sheila C. Johnson Design Center at Parsons School of Design 47
Alternative Funding Models 49
Interview with Kat Grief en, former director, A.I. R. Gallery 50
Chapter 5 Creating a Strategy for Exhibiting Your Work by Rhonda Schaller, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs at Pratt Institute 53
Embracing an Alternative Mindset 54
The Art World Is Changing 54
Working with Dealers and Curators 55
Alternative Models vs. Commercial Models 56
Alternative Venues that Use Commercial Models 57
Online Galleries, Art Registries, Art Files, Juried Shows, and Open Calls 57
Do You Want to Pursue an Alternative or Commercial Route? 59
The Power of Creating Your Own Opportunities 64
Chapter 6 Community Building and Networking for Artists 65
Building Your Community 65
Assessing Your Current Contacts 66
Networking as a Mindset and Way of Life 66
Activating Your Network: An Artist's Perspective 68
Networking Basics 69
Interview with Melissa Potter, multimedia artist and educator 72
Mentors 73
Interview with the Guerrilla Girls 74
Part III Setting Up and Maintaining a Studio Practice
Chapter 7 Setting Up a Studio 79
Creating a Studio 79
Studio Considerations 80
Interview with Thomas Wojak, master printer and exhibiting artist 81
The Studio Visit 82
Interview with Anna Ogier-Bloomer, artist, educator, and career specialist 85
Excerpt from an Interview with Sharon Louden, exhibiting artist and author 88
Pricing Your Work 88
Interview with Heather Bhandari, Educator, Independent Curator, Partner and Program Director, Art World Conference, and Coauthor of the book Art/Work 89
Open Studios 92
Interview with artist Noah Davis 93
Essay on Their Artistic Practice by Steven Baboun, multimedia artist and founder of Studio Baboun 95
Chapter 8 Sustaining Your Career in Times of Change and Challenge 99
On Mindfulness and Shifting Perspectives: Interview with Rhonda Schaller, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs; Visiting Associate Professor; and Founder, The Meditation Incubator, Pratt Institute 99
On Wellness and How Self Care Supports Performance: Interview with Christine Gilchrist, MS, MPH, RN, NC-BC 105
The Power of Personal Retreat Days: Interview with Wende Whims, freelance location scout and production coordinator 107
Chapter 9 Health, Safety, and Emergency Relief for Artists with Monona Rossol 111
How Green Is Your Studio? 111
Historical Background on Artists' Health and Safety 112
Dangerous Materials and Equipment in the Studio 113
Photographers 115
Legal Responses to Hazardous Art Materials 116
Issues for Schools 117
Studio Safety 101 118
Interview with Craig Nutt, Director of Programs for Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) 121
Interview with Monona Rossol, founder and president of Arts, Crafts, and Theater Safety 123
Resources and Additional Information 127
Insurance Resources 128
Part IV Career Planning and Job Search
Chapter 10 Writing Résumés, CVs, and Artists' Statements 133
Résumés and CVs 133
What All Résumés and CVs Require 135
Most Common Mistakes on Résumés and CVs 138
Sample Artist's Résumé 139
Cover Letters 141
Artists' Statements 143
Chapter 11 Making Your Alma Mater Work for You 147
Using Alumni Relations 147
Career Services 149
Interview with Patricia Romeu, award-winning documentary film producer, creative consultant, higher education administrator, and director of Career Development at The School of Visual Arts (SVA), in New York City 151
Career Resources for Teachers and College Faculty 152
Chapter 12 Graduate School 155
Degree Programs 155
Teaching Options 156
Professional Goals 156
Choosing the Right Time 157
Things to Consider When Selecting an MFA Program/Graduate School 157
Alternatives to Graduate School 161
Interview with fames Ramer, Director of the MFA Photography Program at Parsons School of Design 162
Chapter 13 Gaining Experience and Earning Income 165
Internships and Artists' Assistant Positions 165
Interning in Galleries and Museums 167
Where to Find Internship Opportunities: Rod Berg, Vice President for Creative Recruiting, Janou Pakter 168
Advice on Staying Creative While You're Pivoting Careers 168
Interview with Carol Warner, exhibiting artist and studio liaison for Mayer of Munich 168
On Hitting Career Plateaus and Strengthening Skills: Angela Yeh, founder of Yeh IDeology 170
Jobs: Earning Income and Supporting Your Art 171
Interview with Dennis Kaiser, technician at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York 177
Interview with Misty L. Youmans, Senior Manager of Foundation and Government Giving at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art 179
Interview with Nate Fredenburg, 3D generalist at Oculus 181
Interview Skills 182
Chapter 14 Exploring Teaching Options 187
Teaching Options 188
Finding Jobs 194
Creating a Teaching Packet for fob Applications 194
Teaching Philosophy 195
Interview with Alexi Rutsch Brock, artist, educator, and curator 196
Part V The Business of Art
Chapter 15 Your Studio Practice as a Business by Carol Overby 201
Why Wear Only One Hat? 201
Keeping Records 203
Making Ends Meet 206
Conclusion 209
Chapter 16 Getting the Word Out: Promoting Your Work 211
"Business" Cards 211
Postcards 211
Press Release 212
Inventory List 212
Tracking and Sales Sheets 212
Websites 212
Creating a Mailing List 213
Determining Who You Want to Reach 214
Portfolios and Submission Materials 215
Interview with David C. Terry, Director and Curator at c24 Gallery, former Director and Curator of Grants and Exhibitions, New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) 217
Chapter 17 Social Media for Artists 219
Digital Branding and Networking Strategies: Building Your Network and Promoting Your Work Online by Ashley Banks 219
Managing Your Digital Profile by Erin Berkery-Rovner 223
Writing an Effective Bio 227
Your Bio: Don't Just List the Facts; Tell Your Story Instead by Jenn Tardiff, Brand Strategist and Executive Wellness Coach 227
Interview with Faith Holland, Artist and Curator 227
Interview with Larry Ossei-Mensah, Cultural Critic, Independent Curator, and Cofounder of the MEDIUM Group 229
Emerging Media 231
Interview with Sree Sreenivasan, Marshall R. Loeb Visiting Professor of Digital Innovation and Audience Engagement at Stony Brook University, Formerly Chief Digital Officer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art 232
Instagram for Artists: Interview with Shannon Finnell, Manager of Course Planning at Parsons School of Art and Design, and Director of Arts Connective 232
Chapter 18 Legal Resources, Contracts, and Gallery Relationships 237
Artists and the Law 237
Artists' Groups 238
Lawyers for the Arts 238
The Visual Artists Information Hotline 239
Basic Contractual Terms for the Sale of Original Art 239
Taxes: Income and Expenses 241
Record Keeping 242
Schedule C-EZ 243
Forms of Doing Business 243
Moral Rights 244
The Visual Artists Rights Act 245
Copyright: Gaining and Keeping Protection 247
What Is Copyrightable? 247
Artist-Gallery Partnerships and Consignments 249
For Further Legal Information 251
Chapter 19 Fundraising for Artists by Kay Takeda 253
The Funding Ecosystem: What You Need to Know Before You Start Fundraising 253
The Landscape: Types of Funders 254
Considerations for Individual Artists 257
Applying for Funding 258
Chapter 20 Residencies: Space and Time to Think and Work 263
Benefits of Residencies 264
Studio Programs and Equipment Programs 264
How to Make the Most of Residencies 265
Resources for Seeking Residencies and Artists' Colonies 265
Interview with Erin Donnelly, Former Programs Manager at Smack Mellon 266
Interview with Angela Ringo: Artists' Residency at Skowhegan 269
Chapter 21 Artists in the Spotlight 273
Interview with Dana Terrace, Animator and creator of the Disney Channel animated series The Owl House 273
Interview with Alexis Rockman, Artist 276
Part VI Refining Your Goals: Balancing Life and Work
Chapter 22 Inspiration for Refining Your Goals 283
Interview with Tim Gunn, Host and Executive Producer of Making the Cut, Former Chief Creative Officer at Liz Claiborne Inc. and Former Host of Project Runway 284
Recommended Books 287
Additional Resources 290
Arts Organizations 293
Index 299
About the Authors 305