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Book Synopsis: An integral resource for aspiring artists, this third edition updates key pieces of the classic Starting Your Career as an Artist. 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, and use 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. All chapters cover topics essential to the emerging artist, such as:
- 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.
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Are you an aspiring artist looking to launch a successful career? Look no further! Starting Your Career as an Artist: A Guide to Launching a Creative Life is the ultimate resource you need. Now in its third edition, this comprehensive manual is updated with the latest insights and advice to help you take your artistic journey to new heights.
Written by seasoned art career professionals Angie Wojak and Stacy Miller, this guide teaches you how to evaluate your goals and create a solid plan of action to advance your professional career. Discover how to effectively use social media to promote your practice and gain exposure. Learn about health and safety measures specifically tailored for artists, and how to create impressive artist resumes and CVs.
Are you tired of struggling to find the right exhibition venues? This book shows you how to identify alternative spaces where your artwork can shine. It also emphasizes the importance of networking and building a community, including collaborating with other artists and finding mentors who can guide you on your artistic path.
In the post-pandemic art world, new challenges and opportunities have arisen. This edition tackles these changes head-on, offering practical strategies to navigate the evolving landscape. With insightful interviews from professional artists, museum experts, and educators, you'll gain valuable perspectives and gain confidence in your career aspirations.
The book is brought to you by Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing. Our commitment to supporting creative professionals has made us a trusted source of quality books on the business of art. Our titles cover a wide range of subjects, ensuring you have access to the knowledge you need to succeed.
Don't wait any longer to fulfill your artistic dreams. Take action now and grab your copy of Starting Your Career as an Artist: A Guide to Launching a Creative Life. Turn your creativity into a thriving career in the art world. Get your copy today!
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