Recently a conversation with Jason VanOrden and a blog post by Mark McGuiness made me reflect on my own interests. Sometimes I’m motivated by a desire to help other artists. Sometimes I’m motivated by how fun something looks or sounds. I’m also motivated by not wanting to be bored. I learn things quickly and tire […]
The Hidden Influence of Social Networks
Nicholas Christakis explains how we are all connected via vast social networks and what that does to us. For me, at least, it explains a lot of why online social networks have become so popular and so useful. You can self-select into the group that you want to be a part of, and that has […]
Go Your Own Way: Fiscal Sponsorship and For-Profit Arts
This is a guest post from Misha Penton. The Indie Performing Artist It’s time to reconsider the nonprofit model as the only way to do business in the performing arts. When it comes to performance works, smaller really is better: a smaller enterprise lends itself to hybrid business practices that continue to emerge as artists […]
Confidence: The Key to Selling Art (or Anything Else)
image by ~♥~AmahRa58~♥~constantl y at work When I was studying acting in college, we actually practiced entering a room for auditions. No joke. We would literally practice the moment before opening the door, opening the door with a smile and striding confidently into a room while making eye contact with directors and producers. We practiced […]
Galleries, Representation, and Legitimizing Art
Yesterday over at The Abundant Artist Facebook page, one particular artist made a comment stating: “If you’re making a living being an artist and you’re not represented by a NY or European gallery selling your work for thousands, you’re a cog in the wheel, a hack, not a creative fine artist.” it used to be […]
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