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Handling Discounts Professionally as an Artist
Requests for discounts are common in the creative industries, but they can be fraught with emotional and professional challenges. Artists...
At What Point Can You Call Yourself an Artist? Philosophies, Histories, and the Weight of a Title
The term “artist” is deeply charged, carrying centuries of cultural weight, social expectations, and philosophical contention. It is a...
What is an Artist, Maker, or Creative? Understanding the Origins and Definitions of Creative Identities
In the modern lexicon, terms like “artist,” “maker,” and “creative” are often used interchangeably to describe those engaged in the act...
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The Class System Within the Arts: How Late-Stage Capitalism and Hustle Culture Deepen Inequities
The art world has long been romanticized as a meritocracy, where talent and creativity transcend barriers to determine success. This...
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Knowledge as Power: Why We Must Talk About Systemic Issues in the Arts
The arts are often celebrated as a space of creativity, expression, and freedom. Yet, beneath this ideal lies a complex web of systemic...
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Fear of Success in the Arts: Navigating the Paradox of Achievement
Fear of success is a psychological phenomenon where individuals consciously or subconsciously resist achieving their goals due to the...
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Learned Helplessness in the Arts: Psychological and Sociological Effects of Creative Paralysis
Learned helplessness, first studied by psychologists Martin Seligman and Steven Maier in the 1960s, describes a condition where repeated...
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Scarcity Mindset in the Arts: Psychological, Sociological, and Cultural Impacts
Supporting scarcity mindset in the arts
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Navigating Impostor Syndrome in the Arts: Battling Self-Doubt in a Creative Landscape
How to navigate Impostor Syndrome in the Arts
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Perfectionism in the Arts: A Barrier to Creativity and Growth
How artists can navigate perfectionism in the arts
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Fear of Rejection in the Arts: Navigating Vulnerability and Building Resilience
Explore how artists can learn to navigate rejection and foster resilience in their creative journeys.
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