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A 1-hour, conversational podcast for artists that aims to provide different viewpoints to different issues relevant to the contemporary creative’s career development by simply asking: should I or shouldn’t I? Artists of the Houston community from all walks of life and practices provide their insight, experiences, and expertise through a series of questions, both organic and pre-set, that will ultimately answer this main question. The guest artists are curated to provide alternate viewpoints ...
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S2, Ep 5: Should I or Shouldn’t I be both a Parent & an Artist?
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Being a creative is tough work: planning, research, drafts, creation, revision, audience engagement, etc., etc. Add to that: finances, health, networking, any number of things it takes to succeed as a creative and/or small business. Starting a family seems like another bale of straw on the camel’s back, so to speak. But artists and creatives can ha…
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S2, Ep. 4: Should I or Shouldn’t I Identify as Emerging, Mid-Career, Established, etc.?
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You could be a writer with ten years of writing experience and still be considered ‘emerging’ after your first book comes out. You can be a painter with years of experience, exhibitions, recognitions, and clients and be considered ‘mid-career.’ Or you can just not care about any of that. What is the point of those labels anyway? Who finds them usef…
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S2, Ep 3: Should I or Shouldn't I Address Political/Social Issues in my Work?
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Artists can do many things with their work to combat injustice: begin or contribute to larger conversations affecting people; bring light to an issue not being addressed by society; conceptualize a solution to a problem in a new way; etc. But some issues are so vast and large that even addressing it presents its own series of issues. One could ente…
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S2, Ep. 2: Should I or Shouldn’t I Work for Free?
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“It’ll pay in exposure!” artists have heard time and time again. Often, this just means doing something for free, that being featured on a platform is somehow a form of compensation in and of itself. Artists should value themselves and their work by requesting monetary payment. However, artists are also vital members of their community that can ser…
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S2, Ep. 1: Should I or Shouldn’t I Collaborate With Another Art Practice?
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Are you a sculptor considering collaborating with a writer? A dancer wanting to work with a filmmaker? A graphic designer looking to create something with a fashion designer? An artist’s creative imagination knows no bounds. However, how do you even begin defining your project’s parameters if you’ve never seen a model for it before? Can you work wi…
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S1, Ep. 6: Should I or Shouldn't I Invest Time & Funds in Applying for Opportunities?
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You see them packed into artist bios: residencies, grants, fellowships, awards, etc. What are they? What’s the difference? Are some better than others? A residency may grant you time to live rent-free to work on your art, but can you just up and leave your life like that? A grant can give you funds to complete a project, but how long does that last…
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S1, Ep. 5: Should I or Shouldn't I Start a Non-Profit?
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Not every artist considers their practice a small business, but the government does. Many creatives use this fact to their advantage by using business structures to grow and/or fund their practice. An artist will find several benefits as an independant, for-profit small business, and a non-profit provides another model of funding & structure that’s…
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S1, Ep. 4: Should I or Shouldn't I Seek to be Represented by a Professional?
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Representation uniquely manifests in different creative fields: curators, agents, gallery owners, editors, producers, etc. With audiences, collectors, and revenue more accessible than ever with the internet, creatives’ reliance on representation for success has diminished. However, representation can still prove to be an important element in an art…
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S1, Ep. 3: Should I or Shouldn't I Get an MFA?
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According to a study by M-AAA, artists are one of the most educated populations amongst working sectors. However, degrees and/or institutional support has never been, nor should be, the deciding factor on whether or not someone is a legitimate/good/worthy artist. MFAs, ideally, should be programs that help an artist improve their craft, but others …
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S1, Ep. 2: Should I or Shouldn't I Move to Another City for its Art Scene?
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Each city is its own ecosystem of artists, organizations, and revenue with particular notions of identity and value. For example, Austin is known as the music capital of Texas, but Houston boasts one of the largest & most diverse populations in the United States. Should a Houston musician move to Austin to capitalize on that reputation? Should any …
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S1, Ep. 1: Should I or Shouldn't I Go Full-time with my Art Career?
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The stereotype of the starving artist still pervades the social conscious, but creatives know it’s more complex than that: you work to feed yourself, family, and the art. The question becomes, “How much time can I dedicate to my craft and pay rent?” Artists have navigated this question in many ways but deciding to go full-time with their creative p…
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We did it! Fresh Arts follows up its Summit and Discussion Series with the podcast series "Should I or Shouldn't I?" that will air October 15, 2020. Listen to this promo to hear Reyes Ramirez and Angela Carranza talk about their experiences with creating a new venture and how they've adjusted to online programming, as well as some behind the scenes…
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