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Ten Short Memos to Young Boston Artists | FLUX. — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:20:24 +0000

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By: Caleb

Caleb — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:52:38 +0000

@ Sherri –
Teaching full time is certainly its own profession and will wipe you out good and proper. No question. To clarify, I’m thinking of the many, many ways that you can teach in small doses, i.e. not full-time. And that is definitely something one can do, and do well, without handing one’s life over to it.

By: Sherri Hanna

Sherri Hanna — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:42:07 +0000

If you want “something that pays well, that requires little commitment, and that doesn’t tire you out such that it interferes with your art-making time”, don’t become a teacher. Teaching is a profession, not just a day job where you can coast until you catch a break in the art world!

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By: Caleb Neelon’s “Ten Short Memos to Young Boston Artists” | Existing Light

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:24:17 +0000

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Neelon:10 short memos to young boston artists « prelude to gold — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 01:46:49 +0000

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By: Dave O.

Dave O. — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:02:01 +0000

No. 6 is really important… Boston area open studios are largely depressing events. When any group stays together just to reinforce either their own mediocrity, something is really wrong. An artist definitely needs to get feedback from, collaborate with and socialize with artist peers, but I am a strong advocate for having a home studio or a studio away from this mind-numbing brand of groupthink.

This is the most to-the-point, observant and positive take on Boston I’ve come across. Boston is arguably the most affordable city on the East coast for a burgeoning artist to be based out of that is as diverse and cosmopolitan as it is –and that’s a definite plus. As Caleb notes you have to be aware of the scene’s many limitations. Great advice.

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:39:29 +0000

Every one of these tips was relevant and accurate in my eyes. Good job! It can easily relate to other creative/entrepreneurial careers too.

By: Ira F. Cummings

Ira F. Cummings — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:27:41 +0000

Thanks for putting this out there. There are some good ideas here, and it’s nice to read a piece that’s not just straight-up negative about the Boston art scene. Having somebody say that it’s tough, but to keep it up is what we need sometimes.

By: Dad

Dad — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:13:47 +0000

Wait, what was the point of living in Boston again?