Audio guides for new artists, including new graduates, on studios, promotion, networks and exhibitions

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Maintaining a career as an artist can be a complex. It takes a lot more than making good work. If you’re a recent graduate these recordings introduce key things to consider if working as an artist.

For more information on starting out as an artist read our free e-publication PRIMER. It covers everything we wished we knew about life after art school.

First steps after graduation: studios and more 

The period after your degree show can feel like a strange limbo or an abrupt stop. It’s actually a vital time in getting your practice going. With Michael Cubey, assistant director at Bow Arts Trust

Artists promotional toolkit 

This audio guide identifies essential tools to promote artists work and make applications. With Artquest’s Nick Kaplony

Understanding artist networks

This presentation gave a practical insight into how artists networks impact on career. With artist Melanie Stidolph.

Showing your work

Exhibitions are important for artists, but what role do they play in your career? How do you get an exhibition at a gallery and what can you do yourself to make an exhibition happen? With Rosalind Davis, artist and curator.

Your rights as an artist

It’s vital for artists to understand their legal rights and what they need to do to protect themselves. This presentation looked at key issues from contracts to copyright. With Aaron Wood, Head of Trade Marks and Brand Protection at Briffa. 

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