Tag: self help
Forget an MFA, These Options are Cheaper – and Better
There was a time when an MFA was considered one of the top and terminal means to achieve status as a serious artist. Earning...
Top 10 Art Curators You Should Know
Often in the art world, curators are king (and queen). They are the influential captains at the helm deciding who gets exhibited where. Finding...
Five Ways Artists Get Ripped Off (and how to Avoid Them)
It’s an unfortunate fact of life for every artist and freelancer out there, at some point or another you are bound to find yourself...
Tips for a Successful Kickstarter Project
So you’ve decided to give Kickstarter a try. You have read our blog, gone to the site, familiarized yourself with the whole process, and...
Five Ways to Jumpstart Your Career with Kickstarter
Some careers offer a clear path forward. Learn a trade, find an entry level position, do good work, and you will progress gradually through...
Introduction to Grants
Up to now, we have spoken about crowd funding. But it’s time to get back to basics. Long before the internet blew open the...
Getting Into the Whitney Biennial – updated!
This is an updated version of the brief booklet I wrote on How I got into the Whitney Biennial.
For many artists, The Whitney Museum...
Five Reasons You Should be Using Kickstarter (and One Caveat)
You’ve probably read our intro to Kickstarter post which gives you some of the lowdown on this crowdfunding site for creative projects. So you...
Selling Art Online
Selling Art Online: Six Places You Should Know
The internet has done much for the independent business person. As an artist, that means you whether...
Why Kickstarter can be Essential for Artists
Once upon a time, the only ways to receive funding for a project were to secure a grant or pound the pavement looking for...