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Business of Art | The Artist’s Creed: 10 Guiding Principles for Your Arts Career

Make your arts career work for you with this empowering advice from artists. There is no one way to be an artist. Artists use different media, explore a vast range of ideas, and face differing barriers and obstacles. Yet over the years we’ve observed that many artists have one thing in common: tenacity. Below, we’ve…

Monday Motivation | Branding Matters

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week In a pool of highly-skilled candidates, what is it that distinguishes you from everybody else? It is unlikely that you’ll be able to answer this question with only one word, so master the way you tell the story of your career. That is your…

Business of Art | Neurodivergent Artists Build Community

“My advice would be to look for each other and look after each other—be generous and share skills.” – Sonia Boué Imagine a time when neurodiversity is integrated into the art world’s everyday vocabulary. Is this a new concept for you? Neurodiversity stipulates that neurological differences are to be recognized and respected as any other human…

Monday Motivation | Google Yourself

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week Your online presence can make or break your job prospects, even if you’re not looking for a position in marketing and communications. Employers are likely to Google your name and check your digital footprint before offering you a job—or even before inviting you for…

Social | #ArtistHotline Returns December 19

Tweet from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST for career advice, freelancing tips, and networking tools for introverted and neurodivergent artists. Plus, changes ahead for #ArtistHotline. The holidays are a great time to celebrate traditions while also looking forward to a new year. #ArtistHotline, a professional development Twitter chat, has been taking place on the third…