ONLINE WORKSHOP: How do you develop a sustainable career as an artist?

How can you create a career in the arts?

Are you an artist who has finished their studies in the last year? Are you approaching your graduation? Or are you struggling to build a career in the Arts?

Presenting your work to an audience, showing it, and gaining visibility is a fundamental part of an artist’s career. However, what are your options? What steps can you take?

Date: Wednesday 16th of January 2025
Time: 13:00-14:30 CET
Location: Online – Zoom
Places: 12 professionals
Experts: The Artist and the Others
Language: EN
Price: €55  / €45 (early bird)* **

*Early bird price, if purchased before the 31st of December 2024.

**If you find it hard to pay in a lump sum, payment by instalments is an option. Contact us to find out more at hello@theartistandtheothers.nl

ONLINE WORKSHOP: HOW DO YOU DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE CAREER AS AN ARTIST?

In this Interactive Workshop, the Dutch art Foundation The Artist and the Others’ will share the knowledge and experience accumulated in over 10 years of activity, working with different experts and developing projects and workshops aimed at helping artists develop a sustainable career.

During the years, common questions have arisen in our Coaching sessions for artists. This Workshop provides answers to these fundamental questions. Breaking down key steps, tools and points, this Workshop is especially tailored for soon-to-be, and recently graduated artists.

“The most important strategy is to set up a supporting sustainable strategic plan that will be there when things get tough because the truth is that the art world is challenging to navigate.” (quote from: Delphian, ‘Navigating the Art World. Professional Practice for early career artists’, 2020)

KEY POINTS

• Where can I start from when building a career in the Arts?
• How can I gain visibility as an artist?
• How can I build professional relationships as an artist?
• What resources exist?
• What should I consider when selecting my next opportunity?
• How can I build a network and a sustainable career?

 NOTE FOR APPLICANTS

This workshop was initially developed for the Day of the Young Artist, Kunstpodium T 2023, then adapted to be an online workshop for REA! An art fair for emerging artists, replicated live in Zagreb for an event focused on sustainable careers for creatives, and finally at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. We have now adapted and improved this workshop, making it available online to other artists who are making their first steps in the Art World(s).

If you would like to have specific information about the workshop, feel free to contact us at hello@theartistandtheothers.nl

Find out more about the experts who will be sharing their knowledge, expertise and feedback with you (details below).

What other participants said: 

“Super relevant and useful! I gained and took a lot from it right away.”
(J.K., participant 2024)

“It felt like real advice on how to navigate the tricky art world.” (L.C., participant 2024)

MEET THE EXPERTS

Discover more: Meet the team behind The Artist and the Others.