Resilience comes in many forms. It can be as extreme as braving challenging natural conditions or scaling a steep cliff-face, or it can be a quieter kind of forbearance in the face of the many small obstacles that come our way every day. For artists building or maintaining a career, resilience is essential. It’s the ability to pick up where you left off after a rejection, and it’s the stamina to get into the studio on a regular basis no matter what else is competing for your attention. Perhaps most importantly, it is the energy to keep seeking out opportunities that will carry you forward. Here are a few with upcoming deadlines:
MacDowell offers fully funded, highly competitive Fellowships for artists across disciplines. Selection is based on artistic excellence, work samples, achievements, and proposals. About 300 artists are awarded annually. Learn more at the website. Deadline is February 10.
The National Endowment for the Arts funds arts projects nationwide across disciplines, communities, and budgets, supporting artistic excellence, education, cultural heritage, health, and access, and welcomes both first-time and returning applicants. For more details, visit the website. Deadline is February 12.
The Porcupine Mountains Artist-in-Residence program invites artists and artisans to draw inspiration from the northern wilderness, create new work, and share their practice through a public presentation. Visit the website to learn more. Deadline is February 14.
Praxis Center is your one-stop for all things art career. We work with hundreds of artists around the world, and we have been in the art world for decades, so we know what it takes to achieve the level of success you’ve always dreamed of. We are here for you along with a vibrant community of peers. Give Praxis a try today and see how far it can take you.
Brainard Carey is an author, artist and educator. He is the director of Praxis Center for Aesthetics and is currently faculty at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. He has written seven books for artists, including Making it in the Art World. His seventh book, The Problems in the Art World: An Artist’s A-Z Action Guide, is available now.
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