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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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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...
Feb 236 min read
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The Role of the Artist as Curator: Origins, Value, and Contemporary Practice
In recent decades, the role of the artist as curator has become a prominent feature of contemporary art practice, blurring the boundaries...
Feb 55 min read
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What Counts as Art? Cultural Capital in Creative Fields (Part One)
What counts as art is not simply a matter of individual taste or artistic intent but the result of a complex web of social, cultural, and...
Feb 26 min read
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How to Identify Reputable Art Opportunities: Deciphering Value and Avoiding Exploitation
Opportunities for artists—exhibitions, residencies, grants, markets, and community projects—are often presented as pivotal steps toward...
Jan 126 min read
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Breaking Down Gallery Contracts: What Every Artist Should Know
Gallery contracts are a critical foundation for professional relationships between artists and galleries, outlining expectations, rights,...
Jan 15 min read
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Who Gets What? Understanding Commission Splits and Gallery Responsibilities
When artists consign their work to a gallery, they enter into a partnership where the artist provides the work, and the gallery...
Jan 15 min read
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The Importance of an Inventory List in Gallery Contracts
This article explores the purpose of an inventory list in a gallery agreement
Jan 14 min read
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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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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...
Dec 316 min read
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Scarcity Mindset in the Arts: Psychological, Sociological, and Cultural Impacts
Supporting scarcity mindset in the arts
Dec 31, 20246 min read
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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
Dec 31, 20245 min read
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