5 of the best ways to make a living doing what you love

Organize your own exhibition to showcase your work and build your reputation

Some tips for making your portfolio stand out to attract the attention of potential clients, curators and galleries

There are many different types of art residencies out there. To make it easier when choosing a residency program that’s right for you, here is an overview of their ins and outs.

We’ve put together this guide on how to apply for an art grant to help you navigate the process — from researching funding sources to choosing work samples and writing your application. Plus a few things to keep in mind along the way.

Are you in search of your next art residency? Check out our simple guide on how to apply to an art residency: from finding the right program to getting the result.

Many artists might wonder how to find, meet, and engage with collectors who might be interested in their work. Of course, there’s no straight-forward, easy answer to this. But there are a variety of ways to put yourself and your art out there and open up possibilities to connect with collectors both locally and internationally.

Whether you’re interested in publishing a catalog of your work or creating an art book, here are some ways you can make it happen.

Many artists might wonder how to find, meet, and engage with collectors who might be interested in their work. Of course, there’s no straight-forward, easy answer to this. But there are a variety of ways to put yourself and your art out there and open up possibilities to connect with collectors both locally and internationally.

Whether you’re updating the ‘about’ page of your website or answering an open call, your artist statements play an important part in the presentation of your work. And preparing it can be a challenge. To help you navigate the process, we’ve put together this list of some of the dos and don’ts of writing an artist statement.

Writing a CV that is attention-grabbing, memorable and exudes the perfect combination of creativity and professionalism can be tricky. We’ve put together this guide to help you write an artist CV that can win you those grants, exhibitions, and other art opportunities.

ArtConnect expresses our solidarity with the Ukrainian people. We strongly condemn the Russian invasion of the sovereign state of Ukraine today and at any time, and demand a stop to the war against Ukraine immediately. 

From BFA’s to MFA’s, scholarships and more, we’ve developed a guide to the most exciting educational opportunities currently offered by US universities.

Many artists might wonder how to find, meet, and engage with collectors who might be interested in their work. Of course, there’s no straight-forward, easy answer to this. But there are a variety of ways to put yourself and your art out there and open up possibilities to connect with collectors both locally and internationally.

With more and more art experiences taking place digitally, it’s essential to be able to showcase your art online in a professional manner. If you don’t have the resources or time to spend putting together elaborate displays, or are unsure what tools to use, don’t worry — we’re here to help show you how with simple and effective tools like Canvy! 

The mainstream art world has a troublesome tendency to overlook disabled artists, these initiatives are working to change that.

Instead of running specific open calls, some galleries have an ongoing submission process, allowing you to send project proposals and your portfolio throughout the year. Here is a selection of these galleries and art spaces that accept unsolicited submissions.

Residency programs are gearing up again, and even more opportunities have been created for virtual residencies in response to the corona crisis. As you start scrolling through the options, we have some tips to help you identify red flags and avoid potential art residency scams.

Considering expanding your practice and network abroad (hopefully in the nearish future)? We have some tips to get you started in our guide to Asia-Europe mobility for artists and cultural professionals.

When art spaces open up around the world after the Covid-19 shutdown, we shouldn’t aim to go back to normal. Instead, we should embrace the opportunity to change. When hosting your next physical exhibition or opening, make it inclusive! This resource from Shape Arts will give you hands-on tips on how to plan an accessible exhibition.