ART 319 The Artist’s Career
Artists face a daunting environment when they try to establish their careers. This course is designed to help budding artists with precisely that ambitious goal. It will provide essential information to guide students through the fundamental steps in career-building. Topics include developing a clear understanding of the various career options, understanding financial considerations, developing marketing tools, applying for grants, networking, developing an awareness of common pitfalls, working with dealers and representatives, collaborating with other artists, working with studio assistants, conducting interviews with the press, understanding and writing contracts and legal aid, building secondary careers (such as freelance curator, teacher, lecturer, arts administrator, art handler, appraiser, and so on), and surviving career slumps, as well as finding your identity as an artist, defining your own success, and balancing personal and work issues.