Episode 2 - Starving Artist Myth

Hello and welcome to Curator on the Go Podcast - a show for artists and art professionals who are ready to build a thriving art career and business while doing something they are passionate about. If you are ready to set goals, find your artistic voice, brand, and niche, understand how to price and sell your products and services, and change your life – you are in the right place!     Before we continue, I want to thank today's sponsor insta-art.ca that is a Canadian online art platform that helps bring your photos to life in the form of high-quality acrylic prints. Want to be an Insta-Art Artist? Submit your photos, artwork or graphics at www.insta-art.ca/artists. You will be credited for your creative property and receive 10% commission on every print sold at insta-art.ca! Custom prints are also available for artists looking to sell independently!   Starving Artist is a carefully created myth, and artists should never use this term to define themselves or their practice. You have to value yourself. You have to use your passion and talent, invest in yourself and change your mindset to open a door to new opportunities. All artists experience insecurity at some points in their careers. Don't let these fears seize your productivity. Think in a positive light and doors will open and success will follow.   What do you need to do to be confident and focused on your career and success: 1.Enter the art market with a plan or make a new plan you want to stick to (yearly, quarterly or monthly – I'll talk more about it in my upcoming episodes). Have all your personal and artistic tools ready and reject all myths. 2. Have a well-thought-out philosophy about money: how much you want to earn as an artist, and how much you are willing to spend to earn it. By spending I mean are you willing to invest in yourself and your skills? That is very important! 3. It's important to have a clear mindset and a set of goals for a successful career. If you are not willing to invest in your career, who will?