Starting Your Career as an Artist

"My dear colleagues Stacy Miller and Angie Wojak dispel the myth that artists must resign themselves to a life spent starving in a garret. Theirs is a practical, real-world, and pragmatic primer that demystifies the world of art and makes career paths understandable and accessible. Starting Your Career as an Artist is a must-read for anyone studying art, already in the field, or merely thinking about it."

-Tim Gunn, chief creative officer at Liz Claiborne, Inc., former chair of the department of fashion design at Parsons The New School School for Design, and co-host of Project Runway

"Being an artist is about so much more than making art. This book contains everything an artist needs to know in order to embark on exactly the kind of artistic path that will give them the best chance of realizing their goals. This is a must-read, not just for emerging artists, but also for any artist intent on getting the most out of his or her practice. With firsthand advice from artists and arts professionals, it covers every aspect of what it means to be an artist."

-Jeremy Adams, Executive Director, CUE Art Foundation

"Who says there is no clear path to becoming a successful artist? Starting Your Career as an Artist is an invaluable resource that demystifies the steps artists should take when starting out. Elegantly and straightforwardly written, Angie Wojak and Stacey Miller have left nothing out-goal setting, the myriad options for exhibiting work, effective networking, legal and safety issues, fundraising, earning income, and so much more. Along with an impressive group of top art world contributors, this book provides information and resources that can help any artist start or maintain a successful practice. This effective career planning guide will be highly recommended to the students and alumni I work with."

-Laura Daroca, Director of Career Services, Otis College of Art and Design

"An inspiring and empowering resource for emerging artists. Angie Wojak and Stacy Miller have dispelled the myth of the lonely, suffering artist who is waiting to be discovered, once and for all. From setting up and maintaining a studio practice to career planning and job search, they present strategies for artists across disciplines to develop and sustain fulfilling careers and be successful on their own terms."

-Katharine Schutta, Assistant Dean and Director of Career Services, School of the Art Institute of Chicago