Description: The Successful Artist's Career Guide by Margaret Peot With real-world advice on issues ranging from bidding for freelance jobs and pricing artwork, to filing for taxes, to building a network of connections within the community, this title helps readers learn to navigate the business of being an artist. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Art is one of the best parts of your life...are you ready to make it your living | Whether you are an art student, an aspiring artist or a longtime hobbyist, Margaret Peot offers experienced advice and empowerment for taking that next step. Chapter by chapter, shell help you map out a personalized route toward the creative life of your dreams. Get real-world advice on everything from bidding on jobs and promoting yourself to filing taxes and getting health insurance. Worksheets help you refine your goals, price your work with confidence, write an artists statement and more. Interviews with successful artists in a range of professions reveal how they ""made it,"" complete with advice on how you can, too. In a world where artists are stereotyped as struggling and starving, this upbeat, down-to-earth guide will help you shape your goals, identify opportunities and earn a productive, joyful living with your artwork. Embrace your passion and shape your everyday into a work of art! | With real-world advice on issues ranging from bidding for freelance jobs and pricing artwork, to filing for taxes, to building a network of connections within the community, this title helps readers learn to navigate the business of being an artist. Author Biography Margaret Peot is a painter, printmaker and writer who has made her living as a freelance artist for over 20 years. She has been painting and dyeing costumes since 1989 for Broadway theater, dance, television, film, and the circus. Margaret taught costume painting at Tisch School of the Arts at New York University and has worked on murals for public spaces and many private residences. Visit her website at Table of Contents Make a living doing what you love* Real-world advice on everything you need to get started Long Description Art is one of the best parts of your life...are you ready to make it your living? Whether you are an art student, an aspiring artist or a longtime hobbyist, Margaret Peot offers experienced advice and empowerment for taking that next step. Chapter by chapter, shell help you map out a personalized route toward the creative life of your dreams. Get real-world advice on everything from bidding on jobs and promoting yourself to filing taxes and getting health insurance. Worksheets help you refine your goals, price your work with confidence, write an artists statement and more. Interviews with successful artists in a range of professions reveal how they "made it," complete with advice on how you can, too. In a world where artists are stereotyped as struggling and starving, this upbeat, down-to-earth guide will help you shape your goals, identify opportunities and earn a productive, joyful living with your artwork. Embrace your passion and shape your every day into a work of art! Description for Sales People - Comparable art career books have sold well in the past- Down economy creates a greater need for career guides - Easy to use exercises and worksheets- Interviews with successful artists- Index of helpful organizations created specifically for freelance artists- Author with a successful track record of 20+ years as a freelance artistWith real-world advice on everything from bidding for freelance jobs and pricing artwork, to filing for taxes and getting health insurance, to building a network of connections within the community, readers will learn to navigate the business of being an artist. Exercises and worksheets will help readers figure out where their interests and strengths lie and how to use these to their advantage. Interviews with artists who have carved out successful careers for themselves, an index of useful organizations and a list of additional reading provide further resources to would-be professional artists. Details ISBN1440309302 Author Margaret Peot Pages 240 Publisher F&W Publications Inc Year 2012 ISBN-10 1440309302 ISBN-13 9781440309304 Format Paperback Imprint North Light Books Subtitle Finding Your Way in the Business of Art Place of Publication Ohio Country of Publication United States DEWEY 700.23 Short Title SUCCESSFUL ARTISTS CAREER GD Language English Media Book Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2012-02-27 Publication Date 2012-02-27 AU Release Date 2012-02-27 NZ Release Date 2012-02-27 US Release Date 2012-02-27 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44139986;
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Book Title: The Successful Artist's Career Guide: Finding Your Way in the Business of Art
Item Height: 204mm
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Author: Margaret Peot
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Paintings
Publisher: F&W Publications Inc
Publication Year: 2012
Item Weight: 636g
Number of Pages: 240 Pages