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I noticed that too. I know a lot of artists. None of them make 50K off their art. 10K is amazing. So hmm.

• paulddraper 3y ago
  10K is respectable not amazing... If you have the money and time to do summer art festivals
  • stubish 3y ago
    What are summer art festivals? I suspect you are advocating that artists become performers, entertainers or sales people in addition to the 'making art' bit. But I don't think we have that sort of festival over here so do not know.
    • paulddraper 3y ago
      Festivals, shows, fairs, farmer markets, etc. There are a tons of these throughout the US, depending on weather and time of year. Some examples: https://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/west-coast-art-fairs.html https://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/west-coast-art-fair... Top-of-line, you can make quite of bit from these + commissions that come from them. Though turning a significant profit is a lot harder. > I suspect you are advocating that artists become performers, entertainers or sales people in addition to the 'making art' bit. Yes on the sales part. Making art without selling it won't get you much revenue. Yes, there are galleries or co-ops that in theory can do your distribution...but in practice that's very fickle.
      • pavlov 3y ago
        I don’t think this “YC of the art world” program is trying to target artists who sell their work at fairs and farmer markets. That’s a very different scene from career-oriented contemporary art. It would be like applying to YC on the basis that you’re good at computers and a lot of people call you up to fix their Windows installations. That can be a profitable skill, but it’s not what YC is looking for.