One of the most persistent beliefs artists carry is that they are inherently bad with money. That financial acumen is for accountants, bankers, or politicians. Frankly, money is for everyone but artists. This belief is so deeply embedded that many artists, curators, and gallerists treat it as a fact rather than what it actually is:… Continue reading The Myth That Artists Can’t Handle Money
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The Cost of Doing Things Alone
Financial literacy for artists is rarely taught. Most artists are never taught how money and finances work. Not at art school, not by their galleries, and rarely by their peers. Financial literacy, understanding how to read a contract, structure your income, manage your taxes, and negotiate, is treated as someone else’s problem and avoided for… Continue reading The Cost of Doing Things Alone