Building a career in the art world requires faith, persistence, and preparation. While the path is never linear, every skill developed, relationship cultivated, and opportunity pursued becomes part of a larger foundation. Investing in strong resources, continuing to learn, and remaining open to growth all help artists navigate uncertainty with confidence. Trusting the process doesn’t mean waiting to be discovered, it means showing up consistently, refining your work, and believing that dedication and resilience will create opportunities in ways you may not yet be able to see.
Centrum’s 2027 residencies offer artists dedicated time, workspace, and community at Fort Worden State Park, supporting creative development across disciplines in the inspiring setting of Port Townsend, Washington. Learn more at the website. Deadline is June 30.
Light Work’s international residency supports photographers and image-based artists with a month in Syracuse, a $7,500 stipend, housing, studio access, publication opportunities, and dedicated staff support. Visit the website for more information. Deadline is June 30.
PLAYA’s Art/Sci Residency unites artists and scientists for interdisciplinary research and exchange, fostering new perspectives on culture, biodiversity, and sustainability through immersive residencies in Oregon’s high desert landscape. For details, visit the website. Deadline is June 30.
Praxis Center understands fully the obstacles artists face. We have been there, and we are here to help you navigate your way through what can be a difficult landscape. We offer the skills building, resources, and community you need to start creating your own path forward in the career you’ve always dreamed of.
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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