The Career Journey of Growth-Minded Artists
One of the most-used business metaphors is the ladder of success.
With this metaphor it’s assumed that you start at the bottom and work your way to the top rung in a predictable, progressive fashion. Wouldn’t it be easy if you always knew your next steps?
But this isn’t how your business works.
Think about it. What’s at the bottom of the ladder of success? What is the progression of steps? And, most importantly, what in the world happens when you get to the top?
When you get to the top, are you finished? Is it all over?
I have never heard of a single artist – visual, performing, or otherwise – who thinks they’ve attained the highest level possible in their career.
I think that’s why, even though I use it, I have a problem with the word “success.” Growth-minded artists keep moving the target for success. They’re never quite satisfied.
You will keep going for as long as you breathe.
You’re creative, after all. You want to learn more, improve your art, and flourish from accepting new challenges.
You want your art to be seen by more people, to be acquired by ever-prestigious collectors and institutions, and to leave a legacy.
Artists don’t reach the top and say that’s it. They keep going!
Your Art Biz Career Circle
Rather than the using the metaphor of a ladder, I use the circle to explain how art businesses and careers expand. Here’s how it works.
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