Category: art career

The Emerging Artist’s Guide to Art Basel Miami

Author Alix Sloan Posted on November 17, 2018November 20, 2019Categories art career, art galleries, artist adviceTags , , , , ,

Every year around this time I’m inundated with emails from artist friends, clients and former students telling me they are going to the Miami art fairs to “check out galleries” and asking me for advice. This year as the queries started rolling in, I decided to compile my top ten tips all in one place. But before we dive in, there are two  important things to understand before your first visit to Art Basel Miami. First, Art Basel Miami Beach … Continue reading “The Emerging Artist’s Guide to Art Basel Miami”

A Conversation with Artist Martha Rich

Author Alix Sloan Posted on August 4, 2017Categories art career, artist adviceTags

I first saw, and fell in love with, Martha Rich’s wonderful work in the early 2000’s. Since then, I have had the good fortune to become friends with Rich and exhibit her work. She even contributed to my “Launching Your Art Career: A Practical Guide for Artists” book. She is talented, energetic and incredibly generous. But most of all she’s an absolute individual. Rich has carved her own path in the art world and it’s been a pleasure having a ringside seat. Over the … Continue reading “A Conversation with Artist Martha Rich”

A conversation about community with artist Dani Dodge

Author Alix Sloan Posted on July 12, 2017July 13, 2017Categories art career, artist advice, opportunitiesTags

Anyone who subscribes to my email list, has read my book, taken one of my classes, or even had a casual conversation with me knows that I firmly believe community is an artist’s best resource for discovering, and accessing, information and opportunities. And during this uncertain time in the art world the more artists and arts professionals cooperate and support each other, the better for everyone. That’s why I get so excited when I see artists who are serious about … Continue reading “A conversation about community with artist Dani Dodge”

Open call for exhibition proposals

Author Alix Sloan Posted on June 12, 2017June 16, 2017Categories art career, art galleries, artist advice, opportunitiesTags ,

Independent curators, emerging artists and arts professionals are invited to submit exhibition proposals to be considered for the two gallery spaces at The Clemente, the Abrazo and the LES Gallery, from July 2018 to June 2019. Deadline is September 15th so there’s plenty of time to come up with a fantastic idea and create a proposal. Click here for more info.  

Struggling with your artist statement?

Author Alix Sloan Posted on June 2, 2017June 16, 2017Categories art career, artist adviceTags ,

I always try to check out any resources I come across that I think might be helpful. A lot of artists tell me they struggle with writing an artist statement. So I just took Delve’s new course “Crafting a Powerful Artist Statement” and it was terrific. They’ve come up with a super clear and easy to follow process. It’s not too long, reasonably priced and 25% off through June 10th. I highly recommend it! You can check it out here.

An Inspiring Article About Creating Your Own Opportunities

Author Alix Sloan Posted on May 29, 2017June 16, 2017Categories art career, art galleries, artist advice, opportunitiesTags , , ,

I’m a big believer in creating your own opportunities. So much so I dedicate an entire lesson to the topic on the Launching Your Art Career Boot Camp course. I just read an inspiring article about a writer who set out to create her own opportunities and with a little creative thinking and willingness to put herself out there did just that! Sure, she’s a writer, not a fine artist. But the concept is the same. What people do you know, what places … Continue reading “An Inspiring Article About Creating Your Own Opportunities”

An interview with me!

Author Alix Sloan Posted on May 23, 2017June 16, 2017Categories art career, artist adviceTags , ,

I’m so honored that the amazing folks at Delve asked to interview me about my experience in the art world, advice for artists, book and online courses. If you’re interested, you can access the interview directly on the Delve blog or explore the entire Delve website to learn more about everything they do for, and with, artists.

Twelve Truths and One Big Lie: Practical facts to help emerging professional artists stay on track

Author Alix Sloan Posted on January 26, 2017June 16, 2017Categories art career, artist adviceTags , ,

Truth #1: The art world is changing rapidly. It’s important to keep up. Subscribe to a few newsletters, follow blogs and/or people who post pertinent information, pick up a magazine. Truth #2: Knowing what you want will make the journey less painful. Make a list of what you want from your life and your career. Set goals for one year, five years and ten years from now. Keep your goals in mind every time you make a decision. Truth #3: Community is crucial. … Continue reading “Twelve Truths and One Big Lie: Practical facts to help emerging professional artists stay on track”

Please be patient.

Author Alix Sloan Posted on December 30, 2016June 16, 2017Categories art career, artist advice, time managementTags , ,

I’m always inundated with lots of requests for consultations in December and January from artists who are reflecting on the last year and regrouping for the new one. (Which is wonderful because artist consultations are something I absolutely love to do!) I’ve noticed, when I do a bunch of consultations back to back, that I often see patterns emerge. Not that each artist’s situation isn’t unique. It is. But some challenges are universal and since we’re all living in the same … Continue reading “Please be patient.”