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What Is a Studio Manager for Visual Artists?
This article defines what an artist studio manager does, how the role differs from gallery representation, assistants, and consultants, and when structured support becomes necessary.
Building an Artist Application Package: How to Set Up Your Artist CV and Statement So Applying Becomes Easy
This article explains how to create a professional artist application package for residencies, grants, and exhibitions by building a sustainable system for your artist CV, statement, bio, images, and documentation. It offers guidance on preparing, customizing, and maintaining materials that align with your evolving practice and institutional opportunities.
How Artists Can Best Harness the Energy of an Artist Residency: What to Do Before, During, and After
This article examines how artists can harness the full energy of an artist residency by approaching it intentionally before arrival, working strategically during the residency period, and integrating its outcomes afterward, with clear guidance on documentation, networking, and marketing as essential parts of the residency experience.
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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...
Feb 16, 20255 min read
What Counts as Art? Cultural Capital in Creative Fields, Part Two: Self-Taught Artists and the Divide Between “High” and “Low” Art
Self-taught artists and makers occupy a unique yet often precarious position in the art world. Operating outside formal institutions and...
Feb 9, 20256 min read
The Role of the Artist as Curator: Origins, Value, and Contemporary Practice
This article explores the origins of the artist-as-curator phenomenon, examines its value to contemporary art, and outlines how artists approach and enact curatorial roles.
Feb 5, 20255 min read
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