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The artist's roadmap : practical strategies for a career in art / Delphian.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Delphian Gallery, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Art--Vocational guidance.
- Art.
- Physical Description:
- 208 pages ; 18 cm
- Other Title:
- Practical strategies for a career in art
- Place of Publication:
- London : Thames & Hudson, 2026.
- Summary:
- "Being an artist is challenging. Not only are the skills difficult to master, but there is no single route to success: all artistic careers are different. Authored by the founders of Delphian Gallery – an artist-run nomadic gallery and arts platform – The Artist’s Roadmap charts the complex geography of the contemporary art world, revealing what goes on behind the exhibition display and in the curator’s office in a compassionately frank discussion of what professional practice means today and the commercial aspects of being an artist. Rich in practical guidance, The Artist’s Roadmap positions early-career artists for those rare moments of opportunity that could define their career, whilst providing them with the tools and know-how to forge their own path to success. Grounded and well informed, this guide addresses everything from approaching galleries and understanding representation to the nuts and bolts of artistic business, such as tax, shipping and insurance. At a time where artists are increasingly forced to hide the realities of their practice behind tight-lipped press releases and marketable mystique, The Artist’s Roadmap is refreshingly honest and an essential primer for any aspiring artist." -- Publisher's website
- Contents:
- Foreword / Paul Foster
- Introduction
- Our Philosophy
- What Sets This Book Apart
- The one single thing that will improve your arts career
- Taking care of business
- What is an “Emerging Artist”?
- Is art school necessary?
- Going full-time
- Do I need a studio?
- Finding lost inspiration
- The futile pursuit of perfection
- The importance of critique
- Why read art history?
- The trappings of social media
- Putting your best foot forward
- Being easy to work with
- Not losing the joy
- Taking care of your mental health / Lori Fitzgerald
- Our most requested questions
- How do I create my own signature style?
- Approaching galleries
- What galleries want
- Proving your value
- Why others are getting noticed
- Starting something yourself
- The exhibition checklist
- The edges of identity / Wingshan
- The artist’s toolkit
- The ruinous effect of the empty page
- Writing about your work
- Writing your artist CV
- Writing your artist statement
- On being an artist and a parent / Dr Charley Peters
- Open calls
- Payment or exposure?
- Selling your work
- Controlling your output
- Being represented
- What does a consignment agreement look like?
- Operating outside the traditional gallery model
- Shipping sold works
- Cataloguing, authenticity and proof
- Filing your taxes
- Making an invoice
- What does success look like?
- Conclusion.
- Other Format:
- ebook version :
- ISBN:
- 9780500298398
- 0500298394
- OCLC:
- 1534308762
- Publisher Number:
- CIPO000355551
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