Making it in the art world requires a tremendous amount of work, it\u2019s no secret. Those who tell you that artists are people who don\u2019t take things seriously and spend all day with their heads in the clouds haven\u2019t encountered the reality of the hustle. There\u2019s studio work to accomplish, of course, but there are also funding opportunities to seek, residencies to land, galleries to connect with, and all of it on your shoulders and yours alone. So yes, art careers are intimidating, but they\u2019re not impossible by any means. Here are a few upcoming deadlines to keep you going.<\/p>\n
The two-month James Castle House Residency<\/a> supports artists and scholars with a $4,000 stipend to create work inspired by James Castle, culminating in public engagement and a donated piece for the City\u2019s collection. For more information and to apply, visit the website<\/a>. Deadline for applications is August 6<\/strong>.<\/p>\n West Hollywood\u2019s Art on the Outside<\/a> program invites U.S.-based artists, curators, and nonprofits to propose temporary public art projects for display at City-owned, publicly accessible sites. Visit the website for more information<\/a>. Deadline for proposals is\u00a0August 8<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Sam and Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts Residency<\/a> selects 18 painters, age 25+, through a competitive portfolio review by an independent jury. Learn more at the website<\/a>. Deadline for applications is August 13<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Praxis Center<\/a> understands the hustle, and we are here for it. We nurture growth for professional artists by offering the skills and resources needed to really make it in the art world. Praxis artists demonstrate over and over again that it\u00a0is<\/em> possible to build a career in art if you\u2019re willing to put in the work.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\nBrainard Carey<\/em> 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<\/a>. His seventh book, The Problems in the Art World: An Artist\u2019s A-Z Action Guide<\/a>, is available now.<\/em><\/h6>\n