Members Interview
Some careers burn bright and fade fast, while others last decade after decade. Talent, luck, and connections matter, of course, but there’s something quieter that makes the difference: emotional strategy. Knowing how to navigate your feelings, protect your energy, and respond thoughtfully to challenges shapes not just your work, but your entire career. Emotions rarely get framed as professional tools, yet they affect every decision, every interaction, and every reputation you build over time. People who last in their fields notice patterns in their reactions, understand what drains them, and develop…
Burnout doesn’t always happen because you’re overloaded with work. More often, it builds quietly when you don’t have a system to hold your creative flow together. You jump from project to project, say yes to new ideas, and keep pushing through late nights because that’s what creative drive looks like, right? But over time, the energy that once felt limitless starts to fade. What used to be exciting now feels like another box to check. That’s when you realize it’s not the work that’s the problem, it’s the lack of structure…
Walk into M. E. Klesse’s studio in Rockport, Texas, and you step into a space filled with warm wax in the air, stacked supplies, and pieces in mid-creation. Sculptures hang above, canvases rest side by side, and every surface seems ready for the next layer or idea. As we talk with her, she shares how she works in long, quiet stretches, why she often brings pieces into other rooms to see them differently, and how she listens to emotion and instinct as much as to tools and materials. It feels like…
They say not every door is meant to be knocked on, and that’s especially true in the art world. The gallery system can look like a ladder, but it’s more like a network of rooms , each with its own energy, audience, and expectations. Knowing which one to step into at your current stage isn’t just strategy, it’s self-awareness. Many artists waste years chasing galleries that don’t align with where they are yet. They send portfolios to top-tier spaces that only work with established names, or they settle for venues that…
We are thrilled to announce that The Places We Call Home is now live on the Women in Arts Network! This international virtual exhibition brings together women-identifying and non-binary artists from around the world to explore the many meanings of home. Through painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and digital art, each artist shares deeply personal stories of belonging, memory, and connection, inviting viewers to reflect on their own sense of home, wherever it may be.
If you’ve ever walked into a room and felt like the walls themselves were alive, you’ve experienced a little bit of what Rothko aimed for. Born in 1903 in Dvinsk (now Daugavpils, Latvia), Rothko emigrated to the United States as a child and later became one of the seminal figures of the Abstract Expressionist movement. What made his work stand out was his belief that colour alone, large fields of it, softly edged and hovering on the canvas, could evoke deep human emotion: tragedy, ecstasy, even the sense of the sublime.Rather…
Five muralists from different backgrounds share how they shape public spaces with care, patience, and a strong sense of place. Their murals appear in airports, schools, city blocks, and small businesses, each shaped by real conversations and grounded attention to the communities they work with.
The gender gap is real. You’re not overthinking it. If you’ve ever looked around at an exhibition lineup or flipped through an art fair catalog and quietly wondered why there are still so few women, your instinct was right. The numbers back it up, and they’ve been doing so for years. But understanding how to read those numbers is where things start to get really interesting. Art market reports love clean charts and polished graphs, but behind those visuals are messy truths. They show that for every celebrated female artist, there…
Strength grows faster when you’re not trying to go it alone. Being a woman artist can feel like you’re juggling a hundred things at once, from pitching your work to negotiating rates, all while trying to be seen. But when women come together, that effort multiplies. Collective negotiating power doesn’t mean giving up your individuality, it means giving your ideas, your work, and your terms the weight they deserve. Many artists worry that collaborating will dilute their voice or independence. That’s not the case. Sharing strategies, pricing tips, and insights about…
Portfolios don’t speak the same language for everyone. What grabs a curator’s attention might barely register with a collector, and galleries are often looking for something entirely different. Treating every audience the same usually means your work doesn’t land as well as it could, and opportunities slip through the cracks. Different people notice different things. Collectors want to see growth, potential, and whether your work could become a meaningful addition to their collection. Curators are scanning for cohesion, concept, and whether your pieces fit into a larger conversation. Galleries are sizing…