Doing Everything in My Power to Make Sure Artists Are Paid
Michael Dickins describes how he strives to be an advocate for artists getting paid for what they do for both himself as an artist and also in his position as a curator and gallery director at a university. He also shares how he is working to build a network of other curators in academic settings to dialogue about the wide variance in pay across the nation and how they can advocate for national standards and practices.
| Rubric | Spectrum | Category |
|---|---|---|
| I work with Artists | Artists Survive | Paying Artists |
An Annual Tradition of Goal Setting
Artist Andre Lucero describes the power of getting goals down on a piece of paper and revisiting them weekly, monthly, and yearly to see how much has been accomplished.
| Rubric | Spectrum | Category |
|---|---|---|
| I am an Artist | Artists Survive | Planning and Capacity |
Sometimes Saying No Is the Right Thing to Do
Artist Robert Yoder describes when and why he’s said no to opportunities and what he’s learned from negative experiences.
| Rubric | Spectrum | Category |
|---|---|---|
| I am an Artist | Artists Survive | Planning and Capacity |
Putting a Price on Experience
Artist Thomas Chung shares how he determines what to charge for his artwork and the importance of charging a price that makes you happy. He also relays his experience being chased by a polar bear, just for good measure.
| Rubric | Spectrum | Category |
|---|---|---|
| I am an Artist | Artists Survive | Money |