Tag: creative careers

7 tips for building a career (and making money) as an artist

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1. Your work doesn’t have to be “saleable” When I was at uni, the idea of making money from my art seemed impossible. I didn’t make paintings or sculptures – most of my work was digital – and I thought how can I sell any of this?? I’ve sold one piece of art in my …

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What you can do now to prepare for work in film and TV

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ScreenSkills are an industry-led body who support the growth and development of the film, TV and gaming sectors. In a recent webinar, they shared some top tips on how students and recent graduates can prepare for work in the screen industries as activity starts to resume. These were the key messages: Make sure you really …

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