What does it take to succeed? Perhaps the answer is to really consider what success means to you. Do you need to be rich beyond your wildest dreams and subsist solely off your sky-high art career? Or is there a more modest version of success that could be incredibly fulfilling? We live in a culture where wealth is considered the pinnacle of success. But what if we were to reframe that and realize that simply the ability to be comfortable, to have what we need could be enough? Artists face an uphill battle every day, but success can be found. While it may not look like the storybook version, you can absolutely have a fulfilling art career. Here are some resources to keep you on the path.
BRIClab supports emerging to mid-career artists with a $2,500 stipend, mentorship, professional development, and resources. Tracks in Contemporary Art, Film + TV, and Video Art offer tailored opportunities and public programming. Visit the website to learn more. Application deadline is March 14.
The Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program offers six visual artists a year-long residency with housing, studios, and a stipend, fostering creativity and community engagement in New Mexico’s contemporary art scene. To learn more, visit the website. Deadline is March 15.
4th-WALL, Prospect Art’s video art platform, seeks video works for its 2027 “Change/Exchange” program. Selected works will be showcased globally through exhibitions, screenings, and publications, with one artist receiving a $1,000 commission. Visit the website for more information. Deadline for applications is March 22.
Praxis Center is realistic not only about the realities of success in the art world, but about the fact that you can achieve it. We understand that success might look different for everyone, and that’s why we are not a one-size-fits-all organization. Rather, we offer an array of tools that can be used to level up your career as you see fit. 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.
Photo credit: Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program