Part I. Self-assessment and developing a career plan. Myths about artists ; Assessing your goals as an artist -- Part II. Exhibition opportunities and community building. Galleries and museums ; Alternative spaces : breaking the rules to break through ; Creating a strategy for exhibiting your work ; Community building and networking for artists -- Part III. Setting up and maintaining a studio practice. Setting up a studio; Health, safety, and emergency relief for artists -- Part IV. Career planning and job search. Writing résumés, CVs, and artists' statements ; Making your alma mater work for you ; Graduate school ; Gaining experience and earning income ; Exploring teaching options -- Part V. The business of art. Your studio practice as a business ; Getting the word out : promoting your work ; Social media for artists ; Legal resources, contracts, and gallery relationships ; Fund-raising for artists ; Residencies : space and time to think and work ; Artists in the spotlight -- Part VI. Refining your goals : balancing life and work. Inspiration for refining your goals.
Summary:
"In this comprehensive manual, veteran art career professionals Angie Wojak and Stacy Miller show aspiring artists how to evaluate their goals and create a plan of action to advance their professional careers, using their talents to build productive lives in the art world. In addition, the book includes insightful interviews with professional artists and well-known players in the art scene. The third edition features a chapter on social media and includes interviews with artists, museum professionals, and educators, as well as new chapters on how to navigate the post-pandemic art world and artists' wellness."-- Back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.