Surviving and thriving in the arts

I just read a blog post by Gary Bolyer, a landscape painter in New York.  Bolyer’s post, Why Some Artists Will Almost Certainly Thrive and Prosper in the New Economy, offered some great insight into what it will take for just about anyone to thrive in today’s economy.  Specifically, Bolyer mentions several contributing factors to how an artist will succeed in this new economy.

Here are a few things Bolyer mentions that an artist will need to thrive and prosper in our economic landscape…

• “They will seek out successful mentors, experts and teachers who will educate them in specific business skills such as marketing and selling
• They will surround themselves with a community of like-minded others who will inspire them and keep them highly motivated
• They will continue to read, study and learn all that they can about the business of art
• They will continue to hone their presentation and closing skills
• They will create a marketing plan with a time deadline and begin executing it
• They will pick up the phone and make the necessary phone calls to gallery owners and directors”

Posted by: Nick Ventuerlla