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#ArtistHotline November 18th Storify Recap

Save the Date: #ArtistHotline returns December 16, 2015 Our Artist Professional Development Day, #ArtistHotline, sparked an insightful conversation last week. Everything from “How do I apply to NYFA’s Artists’ Fellowship program?” to the pros & cons of artist run galleries was discussed.  Make sure to follow @nyfacurrent on Twitter to stay posted and join our…

Thank you for joining #ArtistHotline

Save the Date: #ArtistHotline returns on December 16 Thank you for joining #ArtistHotline. NYFA’s Artist Professional Development Day provides a platform for artists to ask questions and get answers. Each online discussion continues to grow stronger with relevant content.  Today’s conversation touched on NYFA Artists’ Fellowship program, discovering mentorship, and opportunities for emerging curators, among…

Participate in #ArtistHotline tomorrow: Tips to take best advantage of the day

#ArtistHotline is about resource sharing and building your professional network. Send us your art-related questions. Artists, have you come across tweets with the hashtag #ArtistHotline and been unsure on how to join in? Well, to participate, all you have to do is: Follow @nyfacurrent on Twitter On November 18th join the conversation using the hashtag…

Ask #ArtistHotline: Mastering Self-promotion

The first step of mastering self-promotion is viewing yourself as an creative entrepreneur.  As an artist, self-promotion is a valuable skill. Yet not everyone is of this mindset. Self-promotion can be intimidating and difficult to master. Most artists simply want their work to silently speak for itself. Noble but not always effective! The quality of…

Creative Careers: Resources for Teaching Artists

As a teaching artist, it’s important to participate in professional development workshops and seek new opportunities.  The Association of Teaching Artists describes a teaching artist as “a practicing professional artist with the complementary skills and sensibilities of an educator, who engages people in learning experiences in, through, and about the arts.” Teaching artists play a…