There’s a reason the term ”starving artist” is so ubiquitous: estimates say less than 10% of artists earn a full time income from their art. Yet art of all kinds is universally revered, and the top artists of every form reach international fame and immense financial freedom.
So what about the 90% of artists who struggle to get paid what they’re worth?
The Business of Art is food for the starving artist, as we interview artists across the professional and artistic spectrum about their journey in pursuing their craft, whether it’s as a professional or not.
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There’s a reason the term ”starving artist” is so ubiquitous: estimates say less than 10% of artists earn a full time income from their art. Yet art of all kinds is universally revered, and the top artists of every form reach international fame and immense financial freedom.
So what about the 90% of artists who struggle to get paid what they’re worth?
The Business of Art is food for the starving artist, as we interview artists across the professional and artistic spectrum about their journey in pursuing their craft, whether it’s as a professional or not.
Miguel Perez is a dancer, choreographer, and entrepreneur. And though he may be relatively new to Richmond, he has already made a big impact.
Miguel is the founding Artistic Director of Conflux Dance Theatre, and incredible organization that features dancers from all walks of life, and focuses on collaborations with other companies around town.
Miguel discusses discovering dance through Mexican Heritage events, how not burning bridges can lead to life changing opportunities - like spending several years working with Celine Dion, and his plans for Conflux and the future of dance in RVA.
The Business of Art
There’s a reason the term ”starving artist” is so ubiquitous: estimates say less than 10% of artists earn a full time income from their art. Yet art of all kinds is universally revered, and the top artists of every form reach international fame and immense financial freedom.
So what about the 90% of artists who struggle to get paid what they’re worth?
The Business of Art is food for the starving artist, as we interview artists across the professional and artistic spectrum about their journey in pursuing their craft, whether it’s as a professional or not.
