Resources for Visual Artists

Holistically addressing the documented needs of practicing artists, this book applies contemporary business management principles to the unique circumstances of people who make their living through creative expression.

This book acts as a handbook as you enter the art world and navigate the nuances of becoming self-sufficient. It will provide you with insights to help you make decisions based on your specific situation and goals. The book provides a set of guidelines for scenarios that range from taking on commission work and conducting negotiations to dealing with rejection and improving your organization. Be the Artist is designed to help up-and-coming creatives educate themselves on essential yet seldom-discussed strategies, learn about new and relevant artists, and gather the resources they need to build their business.

The need for artists, musicians, actors, singers, designers and other creative individuals to understand basic business concepts so they can successfully pursue their chosen creative profession has only grown since the publication of this textbook, now in its third edition.

Fine Artists: A Practical Career Guide includes interviews with professionals in the field and covers the following areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions: Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, Fiber artists, Installation artists, and Print makers.

The gig economy has expanded to include many jobs within the creative arts. This book examines the history of the gig economy in the industry, pros and cons of the gig economy, and the future of the gig economy in the creative arts.