In our section HOW? each time we ask a question about how you, as a visual artist, might approach certain practical matters related to your professional practice. These are suggestions that may be of benefit to you. This time the question: how do you stay motivated as an independent artist? For visual artists, it is often...

Every creator knows it: building fame as a visual artist requires time and dedication. It is important to actively promote your work and stay in touch with your audience. Or to keep working on improving your art. Fame, by the way, is a relative term. There are plenty of examples of artists who have not...

In the new section HOW? each time we ask a question about how you, as a visual artist, might address certain practical issues related to your professional practice. These are suggestions that we hope you can use to your advantage. This time the question: How do you increase awareness of your work?

Instagram is a powerful platform for visual artists to be able to showcase (and perhaps sell) their work and thereby gain exposure. Below we list some tips to effectively showcase yourself as an artist on Instagram.

Building a relevant network as a visual artist is important to furthering your career, exhibiting your work and finding opportunities. Here are some steps that can help build a good network.

The role of a curator in the visual art world can be very important to visual artists. A curator is responsible for organizing and curating exhibitions in art galleries, museums, and other art institutions and is concerned with, among other things, selecting works of art appropriate for an exhibition.

Applying for a grant can be a structured process, but it is important to start preparing well in advance, both in terms of content and in terms of all the regulations surrounding the project, such as organization, communication, finances, et cetera. Below are some steps that can provide guidance when putting together a grant application.