Paddy Johnson

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Art Problems: Am I Too Old to Fit In?

If you think age is an obstacle to your art career, Paddy Johnson wants you to think again.

Community

Art Problems: Do I Need a Studio?

Worried your kitchen studio might hurt your career? Dread not, Paddy Johnson is back.

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Art Problems: Those Artworks Aren't Gonna Sell Themselves

Paddy Johnson talks to experts about common mistakes that hinder an artist’s career and sales.

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Art Problems: How to Work With Terrible People?

There’s no shortage of difficult people in the art world. Paddy Johnson offers tips on how to successfully deal with them.

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Art Problems: How Do I Get a Public Art Commission?

Want to leave a mark on your city or town, but don’t know where to start? Paddy Johnson has some tips.

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Art Problems: I Don't Make Art to Sell; Do I Still Belong in the Art World?

Paddy Johnson answers your questions about art fairs, visibility, and frustrating studio visits.

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Art Problems: Difficult Dealers, Difficult Art

It’s hard to leave a gallery, and it can be even harder to stay and deal with your dealer. Paddy Johnson weighs in.

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Art Problems: What If My Friends Aren’t Good Artists?

Also, how to back out of a contract with minimal damage? Paddy Johnson answers your questions.

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Art Problems: How Do I Manage My Time?

How is it I’m busy all the time but I don’t have time to do what is important?

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Art Problems: Is My Art Good Enough?

Are you an artist or arts professional with a burning question you'd like answered? Here's your chance.

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How Small Arts Nonprofits in the US Are Responding to the Existential Threat of COVID-19

Across the country, arts organizations seeking relief funding from city agencies find their businesses ignored or poorly considered by local and national plans for recovery.

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Technology Is Our New Nature

An exhibition of Native American artists points to the potential of technology when telling stories.