How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist: Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul

by Caroll Michels

Paperback, 2009

Status

Checked out

Publication

Holt Paperbacks (2009), Edition: 6, 400 pages

Description

"Michels explodes the romantic notion of the starving artist." --The New York Times Written for fine artists ready to launch their careers as well as experienced artists who wish to relaunch their careers, How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist, Seventh Edition, an acclaimed guide, empowers artists to take control of their careers to create a fulfilling life and earn a decent income. In this newly revised edition, Caroll Michels continues to demystify the inner workings of the art world and challenge the status quo. New chapters discuss such topics as: New business models for artists: Going to the extreme The use of social media and website development as marketing and publicity tools and what does and doesn't work The confusion between the "art-buying public" and the "general public" and their differences New suggestions for establishing and calculating prices for artwork Neighborhood gentrification and the growing challenges of securing a reasonably priced live/work space How dealers find artists, how to negotiate with dealers, and how to understand a dealer's agenda Using her own experiences as an artist as well as the experiences of her clients, Michels crafts a must-read guidebook for anyone interested in embarking upon a successful career as an artist.… (more)

User reviews

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As a dancer, one of my biggest concerns of going into the dance world is how little dancers can make, and the uncertainty of an income. I am sure this is the concern of many artists as our careers falls into the category of lowest paying occupations, unless you know what you are doing. Caroll
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Michels knows what she is doing and is offering tons of advice on how to be successful and get paid. In this book she offers insight on how to launch your career and get people excited about your work. This is a great book for the fine artist that would love to know how to make a living and then some more.
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Language

Original language

English

Physical description

400 p.; 5.43 inches

ISBN

0805088482 / 9780805088489
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