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What advice do you have for an artist just starting to apply for exhibitions? We posted this question on our Instagram on 28th May 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: A few tips: Take well lit pictures of your work on neutral background. Have a few different versions of your artist statementContinue reading “QUESTION 11”

Artist statements; art speak, plain language or both? We posted this question on our Instagram on 26th May 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: Either is fine, as long as it seems genuine. (Quite how ‘genuine’ appears authentic is another thing!) Plain! Probably why I don’t get anywhere. I prefer a mixtureContinue reading “QUESTION 10”

How do artists feel about paying to enter exhibitions or open calls? We posted this question on our Instagram on 21st May 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: As someone unwaged, I have an issue with bigger organisations charging, I literally can’t afford them. I do appreciate shows cost to stage butContinue reading “QUESTION 9”

How do artists price their work? We posted this question on our Instagram on 19th May 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: It really does depend what it is you are working on. I have set out a daily rate for myself (mostly for workshops) based on the AN website guidance takingContinue reading “QUESTION 8”

When is it fair to call yourself a professional artist? We posted this question on our Instagram on 14th May 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: As far as I know, ‘professional artist’ isn’t a protected term or title – so you can call yourself one if you so wish. I muchContinue reading “QUESTION 7”

What if I never get another commission? We posted this question on our Instagram on 7th May 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: I know I sent a bunch of questions in, but ALL of them sound like me right now! So much existential / art angst! 😂 If it’s not me,Continue reading “QUESTION 6”

Can shy people make a good career in art? We posted this question on our Instagram on 30th April 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: I think yes – if the work can carry their voice 💯🔥 Maybe it could be used to an advantage, like Banksy who makes work silently. ButContinue reading “QUESTION 5”

Does it matter if my body of work lacks stylistic coherence? We posted this question on our Instagram on 28th April 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: I think it’s good to experiment and to push yourself to try new methods and materials, but it’s an easier ‘sell’ to galleries and audiencesContinue reading “QUESTION 4”

What kind of art could I make with no monetary / institutional support? We posted this question on our Instagram on 23rd April 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: You can make sculpture with recycled materials or found materials. You can make pigments with natural material to paint. You can use yourContinue reading “QUESTION 3”

Do you ever worry that you’re on the wrong track with your practice? We posted this question on our Instagram on 23rd April 2021, here are the answers offered by our followers: All the time. I so often see calls for mural proposals that sometimes wonder if it would be better for me to thinkContinue reading “QUESTION 2”