The artist's career guide: how to make a living doing what you love

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How to assess, plan, and take action -- How to assemble the essential tools to support your work -- How to get started: peer networking, readiness, and creating your own opportunities -- How to introduce your work to the professional community: researching and exhibiting in nonprofit spaces -- How to build long-term professional relationships -- How to earn and manage money -- How to find even more support: grants, residencies, gifts -- How to read and work with the fine print: contracts, legal issues, and the art of negotiation -- How to structure your day-to-day operations -- How to build community to survive being alone. How to assess, plan, and take action -- How to assemble the essential tools to support your work -- How to get started: peer networking, readiness, and creating your own opportunities -- How to introduce your work to the professional community: researching and exhibiting in nonprofit spaces -- How to build long-term professional relationships -- How to earn and manage money -- How to find even more support: grants, residencies, gifts -- How to read and work with the fine print: contracts, legal issues, and the art of negotiation -- How to structure your day-to-day operations -- How to build community to survive being alone.