I Wish I Knew That

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How do Art Prize Judges make decisions? 4 Powerful Lessons

What do judges really look for in art prize submissions? Four experts who’ve judged major open calls including the John Moores Painting Prize, Lumen Prize, and an international craft award reveal what goes through their minds during deliberation and what they wish they knew about the selection process.
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How These Creatives Turn Rejection Into Growth

We talk about creative success constantly, but what about rejection? Many creatives treat rejections like shameful secrets – failures to be buried rather than experiences to be shared. Yet every creative professional has a drawer full of “no” letters that have shaped their career in unexpected ways.
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10 Creatives Share the Truth About their Creative Degree

Creative degrees don’t always prepare graduates for the realities of building creative careers. We spoke directly with art school graduates about what they wish they had known before starting their degree – from the value of work experience to the challenges of turning creativity into a career.
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“I wish I knew that!” – Freelancers speak out

Real insights from seasoned creative freelancers on navigating freelance life, setting your prices, and finding your niche— reminding you that you’re not alone in figuring it all out.
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I Wish I Knew That: Social Media

Are you an artist wondering how to use social media effectively? Take the advice of these founders, consultants, art critics and artists to nail your social media presence.
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I Wish I Knew That: Selling My Work

Are you an artist wondering how to sell your work? Take the advice of these gallerists, artists and creative coaches to make successful sales.
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I Wish I Knew That: Starting Out

Becoming a creative is a constant learning curve, and there are always things we wish we knew.