Creating the Middle Class Artist

Special Edition: 3rd Annual CHF Grant to Visual ArtistsElizabeth Hulings is daughter of Clark Hulings and Director of the Clark Hulings Foundation. In this episode of the Thriving Artist podcast, Elizabeth explains how to change the culture by funding, training, connecting, and equipping working artists. Topics include:Creating the Middle Class Artist (vs. stars and starvers)A “Kickstarter” for art and cultureWhy artists need capitalCharity vs. business development for artistsPatronage, not parentage – cutting out the middle manA big tent for artists – style agnosticismExchanging the expertise of artists and art industry professionalsWhy spread the word: Artists wanted!Elizabeth lets us see into the world of the working artist in this 22-minute episode, and explains what is needed to make thriving artists the norm. Grab the mp3 to listen on the train or the drive home.If you’re a working artist, feel free to visit our Grants page. If you’re an arts industry professional, collector, or business specialist, or a working artist who would like to be interviewed, visit our Teach and Learn page. As always, even a modest donation is meaningful; and that page is here.