Artist Career Paths: Art Galleries vs. Social Media (Unveiling the Truth)

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On this platform, we have given practical and industry-approved career advice for artists to increase their chances for success. However, there is more than one way to be successful, and different goals result in different career paths. Before we expand on these career paths, please note that the most important thing is to follow the path that feels right for you. However, due to many misconceptions, false information, and some very worrying trends that are incredibly harmful to artists, I found it of the utmost importance to write this article, discussing the bitter truth and dilemmas an artist faces regarding their journey and career. Read the full article here: https://www.contemporaryartissue.com/artist-career-paths/ 🌟 Overview: Career Advice for Artists → https://www.contemporaryartissue.com/advice-for-artists/ 🍿 Watch Next (Key Videos for Artists) → Self-Taught Success: https://youtu.be/sZOiXiyR3VY → How To Make Money as an Artist: https://youtu.be/UQx3rPdWsas → Develop Your Art Style: https://youtu.be/A3kyKh44EbY → The Art World Explained: https://youtu.be/l2AbWnljIc0 📖 Recommended Books: → How To Become A Successful Artist: https://amzn.to/3YwtjvS → Art History: https://amzn.to/3I0ri5I → Overview of books: https://www.contemporaryartissue.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-best-books-for-self-taught-artists/ ✏️ Recommended Tools & Ressources: → Squarespace for artist websites: squarespace.syuh.net/9W4rDY → Artenda for art opportunities: https://artenda.net → Artfacts for career rankings: https://artfacts.net/register?ref=596b983667cd4ef3ecd9afcb78629b0da0baa51e ❤️ Support us on Patreon: → https://www.patreon.com/contemporaryartissue ℹ️ About CAI: CAI is the abbreviation of 'Contemporary Art Issue,' a hybrid platform for contemporary art including: → Online Magazine: https://www.contemporaryartissue.com/online-magazine/ → Advice for Artists: https://www.contemporaryartissue.com/advice-for-artists/ → CAI Gallery: https://www.contemporaryartissue.com/cai-gallery/ → Webshop: https://www.contemporaryartissue.com/products/ 👨 About the host Julien Delagrange: Julien Delagrange is an art historian, contemporary artist, and the founder and director of CAI. Delagrange studied Science of Arts at Ghent University, Belgium, and worked for the Centre for Fine Arts (BOZAR) in Brussels, the Jan Vercruysse Foundation, the Ghent University Library, and has contributed to the international contemporary art scene as an art critic, lecturer, curator, gallery director, consultant, advisor, and as an artist. As an artist, he is represented by Galerie Sabine Bayasli in Paris, France, and Gallery Space60 in Antwerp, Belgium. 🎯 The mission of the CAI YouTube channel: → To empower artists by providing adequate and industry-approved advice for artists for long-term success in the highest realms of the art world, sharing inside information and proven strategies based on real-life experiences in the art world. → To contribute to the online canonization of recent art history, having its finger at the pulse of contemporary art. 🌐 https://www.contemporaryartissue.com 📧 [email protected] Every effort has been made to trace copyright holders. However, if you feel you have inadvertently been overlooked, please take up contact with Contemporary Art Issue. Table of contents: 00:00 — Introduction 00:45 — A Polarizing Discourse of Gallery Representation versus Self-Representation 03:09 — Disclaimer: Do What Feels Right for You 04:03 — Q: Why Should I Care About Art galleries? 05:51 — The Pros & Cons of Art Galleries & Social Media 13:53 — A Worrying Trend 17:02 — Round-Up 17:44 — More Information 17:56 — Outro