Twelve Truths and One Big Lie: Practical facts to help emerging professional artists stay on track

Posted on January 26, 2017June 16, 2017Categories art career, artist adviceTags , ,

Truth #1: The art world is changing rapidly. It’s important to keep up. Subscribe to a few newsletters, follow blogs and/or people who post pertinent information, pick up a magazine. Truth #2: Knowing what you want will make the journey less painful. Make a list of what you want from your life and your career. Set goals for one year, five years and ten years from now. Keep your goals in mind every time you make a decision. Truth #3: Community is crucial. … Continue reading “Twelve Truths and One Big Lie: Practical facts to help emerging professional artists stay on track”

Please be patient.

Posted on December 30, 2016June 16, 2017Categories art career, artist advice, time managementTags , ,

I’m always inundated with lots of requests for consultations in December and January from artists who are reflecting on the last year and regrouping for the new one. (Which is wonderful because artist consultations are something I absolutely love to do!) I’ve noticed, when I do a bunch of consultations back to back, that I often see patterns emerge. Not that each artist’s situation isn’t unique. It is. But some challenges are universal and since we’re all living in the same … Continue reading “Please be patient.”

Gallery Reception Yesses

Posted on December 18, 2015June 16, 2017Categories art career, art galleries, artist adviceTags , ,

The recent post about Gallery Reception No Nos inspired me to whip up a top 5 list of gallery reception yesses for young artists… I hope it’s helpful! Show up. Everyone – the gallery, the artist(s), other attendees – appreciates a lively, well-attended reception. That only happens when people actually show up! Support your friends and your community by attending events as regularly as you can. And once you’re there, be a good guest. Being a friendly, appropriate, regular attendee at your favorite galleries and shows … Continue reading “Gallery Reception Yesses”

Join Me for a Panel Discussion at La Luz de Jesus

Posted on August 19, 2015June 16, 2017Categories art career, art galleries, artist adviceTags , , , , , , , , ,

La Luz de Jesus Gallery is hosting a panel discussion & book singing for “Launching Your Art Career…” Sunday, September 20th, 4-7pm. Come join us! You can access more info here or read on…. Launching Your Art Career: A Practical Guide for Artists Book signing and panel discussion with author Alix Sloan and contributors from the book Roni Feldman, Andrew Hosner, Aaron Smith, and Billy Shire. Sunday, September 20th, 2015 4-7 PM It’s only fitting that the release party for Alix Sloan’s first non-fiction book take place at La Luz de Jesus Gallery. … Continue reading “Join Me for a Panel Discussion at La Luz de Jesus”