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A comprehensive
how-to guide to
being a profitable working artist

Applying NYFA's decades of experience training artists worldwide, this book provides a "best practices" approach to planning and organizing an arts career.
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What’s included

This handbook identifies common challenges and covers key topics such as strategic planning, finance, marketing, law, and fundraising. Artists of all disciplines (performing, literary, and visual) can apply these principles to their own experience and creative practice.
Hands holding the book open on a neon green background.
Image Credit: Marco Scozzaro
Topics covered
  • Techniques for planning your career
  • Best practices for marketing and selling your work to new audiences
  • Budgeting and financial basics made clear
  • Networking strategies for a digital world
  • Innovative fundraising tips
  • Legal requirements and terminology in plain English
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Retail Price: $24.95
NYFA’s Price: $20.00 (plus shipping)

Interested in buying the Chinese version of The Profitable Artist? Click here to purchase.
欲购买中英双语版《艺术家创业指南》，请点击链接

Average shipping time is 1-2 weeks. For time-sensitive requests, please contact us. NYFA can offer also discounts for bulk orders (10+); for more information and pricing, please email learning@nyfa.org

Please note we no longer accept international orders. To purchase an ebook, please click here.

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