Every step you take matters. Whether that means on the journey of your daily life or through your art career, even the smallest thing can have tremendous ripple effects. For artists, this means making decisions grounded in careful thought and with the intention of moving your practice in the right direction. Opportunities abound, but sometimes it can feel overwhelming trying to seek them out. Here are a few to get you started on your next path.
She Built NYC is commissioning monuments to honor five trailblazing women who shaped New York City’s history, addressing the lack of female statues in public spaces. To learn more, visit the website. Deadline for submissions is March 31.
The American Library in Paris Visiting Fellowship offers writers and creators a month-long residency to develop a project and present a public program on the 2025–2026 theme, Ways of Seeing. Learn more at the website. Deadline for applications is March 31.
FIAR, the first U.S. residency for LGBTQ+ artists, offers a four-week summer program in Cherry Grove, NY, featuring studio visits and lectures by leading contemporary artists and scholars. Learn more at the website. Deadline for applications is April 1.
Praxis Center believes in artists. Plain and simple. We know that a career in the arts is entirely achievable, and we are here to help you find your way. Explore our course offerings, join our supportive community of colleagues and peers and see how far Praxis can take you.
Brainard Carey is an author, artist and educator. He is the director of Praxis Center for Aesthetics and is currently faculty at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. He has written seven books for artists, including Making it in the Art World. His seventh book, The Problems in the Art World: An Artist’s A-Z Action Guide, is available now.
Photo credit: The American Library in Paris
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