The Problem with the Art World : An Artist's A-Z Action Guide

Learn how to navigate the often turbulent seas of the art world from prestigious artist Brainard Carey. In this succinct volume, author Brainard Carey, an artist himself with prestigious exhibitions like the Whitney Biennial under his belt, draws on more than twenty years of experience in the art world and distills 1,900 interviews of artists and curators conducted with Yale University radio that explain how they manage and maintain their art careers. In The Problem with the Art World: An Artist? A-Z Action Guide, Carey covers the following key elements of artistic success: A. The Artist Statement (how to write it) B. Grants (how to get them) C. Gallery Exhibitions (how to approach a gallery) D. Museum Exhibitions (how to approach a museum) E. Alternative Spaces (finding and applying) F. Residencies (how to apply and why) And much more! With shareable lists for easily spreading the word to other artists, The Problem with the Art World is an A-Z guide on the best paths to take and the best choices to make to survive and even thrive in the unpredictable art world.

Author: Brainard Carey

Publisher: Allworth

Publication Date: May 07, 2024

Number of Pages: NA pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1621537951

ISBN-13: 9781621537953