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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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Mutual Aid in the Arts: A Framework for Collective Support and Resistance
Exhibition piece on mutual support and aid, as part of Artist’s Way Project. Grand Rapids, Michigan In the face of systemic inequities,...
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Selling Out or Staying True? Authenticity in Art Under Consumer Capitalism
Learn how an artist can remain true to themselves in a consumer capitalist market!
Dec 315 min read
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Exploring Funding Structures in the Arts: Types, Value, and Impact
Funding in the arts is a critical component of sustaining creativity, enabling artists and organizations to produce work, engage...
Dec 31, 20246 min read
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Arts Funding 101: Part 1: Dissecting Government Funding for the Arts
How It Works, Where It Comes From, and Why It Matters Government funding for the arts plays a foundational role in fostering cultural...
Dec 31, 20245 min read
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Arts Funding 101: Part 2: Private Philanthropy in the Arts
How It Works, Where to Find It, and Why It Matters Private philanthropy is a vital source of funding for the arts, filling gaps left by...
Dec 31, 20245 min read
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Arts Funding 101: Part 3: Earned Income in the Arts
Building Financial Sustainability Through Creative Revenue Streams Earned income is a crucial pillar in the arts funding ecosystem,...
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Arts Funding 101: Part 4: Corporate Sponsorship in the Arts
Origins, Impacts, and Navigating the Complexities of Business Partnerships Corporate sponsorship is a cornerstone of contemporary arts...
Dec 31, 20246 min read
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Arts Funding 101: Part 5: Crowdfunding in the Arts
Empowering Artists Through Direct Support Crowdfunding has emerged as a transformative force in the arts, enabling artists, collectives,...
Dec 31, 20246 min read
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Arts Funding 101: Part 6: Individual Artist Grants
Origins, Types, Value, and the Consequences of Their Absence Individual artist grants are essential funding mechanisms that enable...
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Arts Funding 101: Part 7: Universal Basic Income for Artists
A Radical Approach to Sustaining Creativity and Equity in the Arts Universal Basic Income (UBI) for artists offers a transformative...
Dec 31, 20245 min read
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Arts Funding 101: Part 8: Arts Councils and Regional Arts Centers
Supporting Local Creativity and Community Development Arts councils and regional arts centers are vital institutions in the U.S. arts...
Dec 31, 20246 min read
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Arts Funding 101: Part 9: The Detrimental Effects of Cities Without Arts Councils
How the Absence of Support Structures Undermines Communities, Artists, and Cultural Ecosystems Arts councils serve as vital cultural...
Dec 31, 20245 min read
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Arts Funding 101: Part 10: Equity and Intersectionality in Arts Funding
How Inclusive Models Can Reshape the Art World Equity and intersectionality in arts funding are more than mechanisms for redistributing...
Dec 31, 20245 min read
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