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How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist

by Carol Michels
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"Michels explodes the romantic notion of the starving artist." —The New York Times

"Michels is a tough but compassionate advocate, savvy in the ways of the world and the demands on artists in this materialistic society." —The Miami Herald

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.
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    Publisher: Allworth Edition: 7

    Kindle Book

    • Release date: January 5, 2019

    OverDrive Read

    • ISBN: 9781621536185
    • File size: 1299 KB
    • Release date: January 5, 2019

    EPUB ebook

    • ISBN: 9781621536185
    • File size: 1298 KB
    • Release date: January 5, 2019

    Formats

    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook

    subjects

    Art Business Nonfiction Economics

    Languages

    English

    "Michels explodes the romantic notion of the starving artist." —The New York Times

    "Michels is a tough but compassionate advocate, savvy in the ways of the world and the demands on artists in this materialistic society." —The Miami Herald

    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.
    Expand title description text
    Art Business Nonfiction Economics
    • Details

      Publisher:
      Allworth
      Edition:
      7

      Kindle Book
      Release date: January 5, 2019

      OverDrive Read
      ISBN: 9781621536185
      File size: 1299 KB
      Release date: January 5, 2019

      EPUB ebook
      ISBN: 9781621536185
      File size: 1298 KB
      Release date: January 5, 2019

    • Creators
    • Formats
      Kindle Book
      OverDrive Read
      EPUB ebook
    • Languages
      English