The art world demystified

If you are an artist and want to know more about the business of art, then this information is like a post-graduate course in how to develop a professional career as an artist. An artist at any stage and any age can take the course.

Brainard Carey Co-founder and Director of The Artworld Demystified, has been advising artists on all matters related to business, marketing and exhibitions for over 20 years. Considered a specialist in the field of professional practice for all types of artists, Carey has presented teleseminars and lectured on career management skills and also served as director and founder of a gallery and art magazine.

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I know what it takes. I make my living in the art world. My work was in the 2002 Whitney Biennial in New York, and I have had other one-man museum and gallery shows.

I’ll help you identify, and build on, your specific talents, so that you can reach the next level of personal and professional success by showing you how to get into museums, galleries and the professional and effective way of presenting yourself.

I can also write grants, proposals, art statements, and letters on your behalf.

My results working with artists are verified, just look at the testimonials of artists on the right or see the testimonial video tab.


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For a complimentary phone consultation please send me an example of your work (Click Here) and describe briefly your goals and current situation. The next step will be to arrange a talk about my services and fees, at no cost to you.


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“I went to Brainard Carey looking for a mentor to help me find my way forward in my art career. He helped me plan and execute my first public art project, which led to a full page article in Time Out New York, a national TV news feature, and the confidence to create more projects on my own.”

—Kathryne Hall

“When I started working with Brainard I had two main goals: getting my work exhibited in a museum and making money out of my conceptual art projects. It took eight months to achieve the first goal and a little over a year for the second. With a gentle and steady approach, Brainard helped me realize what was blocking me from achieving my goals and then he coached me to achieve them. ”

—Xavier Roux

The Whitney Museum Biennial
(And how I got into it!)

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