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#ARTISTHOTLINE FOR ALL ARTISTS, IN ALL DISCIPLINES, EVERYWHERE

Use #ArtistHotline to grow your professional network, discover new tools and most importantly, ask questions!  How do you identify yourself? Formally trained artisan. Maker. Hard-working freelancer. Filmmaker. Crafter. Creative entrepreneur. Or simply, artist.  Whatever your title, everyone needs support with their professional development. On Wednesday, July 15th, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM EST we’re launching #ArtistHotline,…

GETTING STARTED: QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF BEFORE APPLYING TO AN ARTIST OPPORTUNITY (PART 1 OF 4)

A primer for visual artists when entering exhibitions, contests, and competitions Breaking into the art world is a difficult task, but it doesn’t have to be. To be a successful artist, you must be determined, hard-working, and passionate about your field of work. It also helps to understand how the art world does business: how…

ALL ARTISTS: JOIN US FOR #ARTISTHOTLINE NEXT WEEK

Get your professional development questions answered by over 30 arts professionals around the country (and internationally as well!) on Twitter next week Less than one week until the launch of #ArtistHotline! #ArtistHotline is a monthly Artist Professional Development Day on Twitter on the third Wednesday of each month starting July 15 for all artists, in…

HOW SOCIAL MEDIA CAN HELP YOUR JOB SEARCH

If your social media account isn’t private, it’s visible to hiring managers and recruiters. Keep it professional. Social media is a major component in today’s job search process. Whether you’re updating your Facebook status or re-tweeting an article from the New York Times, each interaction provides would-be employers with a glimpse of your personality (outside…

HOW TO USE YOUR ARTS COUNCIL

Art councils can offer a wide range of learning opportunities that empower artists to develop their craft and sharpen their business skills. Are you searching for artist opportunities in your community? Art councils are the perfect place to begin your search! If you’re a visual artist, musician, performing artist, or writer, your local arts councils…