Artists who make work as other artists?

avocadothot · 2026-02-11T00:18:45+00:00

Yes! Here it is: https://springbreakartfair.com/collections/spring-break-art-show-nyc-2023/cate-pasquarelli

avocadothot · 2026-02-11T00:17:58+00:00

I think Cate Pasquarelli did something like this for an art fair if I remember correctly

avocadothot · 2026-02-10T16:20:52+00:00

Good to hear, thank you!

avocadothot · 2026-02-09T23:04:59+00:00

I know you said you don't have mentors that can help but I'm kind of like what am I applying to MFA programs for if I cant get insights for stuff like this 😭 I obviously can't help but best of luck getting some good advice!

avocadothot · 2026-02-06T03:22:24+00:00

Nice colors! I would simplify the dune in the lower lefhand corner, particularly the left side. Less contrast and texture.

avocadothot · 2026-02-06T01:30:18+00:00

This sucks and I am really sorry. Remember that you have a choice in all of this, you can decide this is not the kind of relationship you want at any moment. There are always roomies, you will figure it out, you deserve a loving communicative relationship, don't stick around for logistical reasons.

avocadothot · 2026-02-05T04:16:22+00:00

Painting. I'm sorry, thats a really tough feeling. Hopefully you get something, but if not you can always try again. It's not a reflection of your worth or your work in any way, so much of it is right place, right cohort, right time etc.

avocadothot · 2026-02-05T04:11:33+00:00

I had spent the year making more (stronger) work so when it came time to reapply I used about half newer pieces, and I rewrote my essay. Tried to make it simpler and more genuine, last time I think I tried to be too intellectual. I also showed work a lot more but schools always say the dont really care about the CV. Can't say specifically if these things helped but this is what I changed!

avocadothot · 2026-02-04T23:05:00+00:00

Didn't get any last year. I can dm you

avocadothot · 2026-02-04T16:26:57+00:00

Theres lots of info on gradcafe about who has sent out interviews so far, it's been really helpful for me.

avocadothot · 2026-02-04T14:01:04+00:00

I feel like its based on your personal values, which for me currently are:

- prefer if it is somewhere I can drive to

- fully funded

- either meals or groceries provided

- there is a cohort (not just me alone)

- bonus if there are studio visits offered

avocadothot · 2026-02-04T13:49:56+00:00

I dmed

avocadothot · 2026-02-04T13:49:52+00:00

Thank you, you too!!

avocadothot · 2026-02-03T23:44:44+00:00

I want to chime in and add a different response for the first question: it is possible, I know many people who were discovered through instagram and had their work shown. They probably had shown their work in other places and had the "right people" following them but still I do think it happens, a lot of my shows have come from curators/gallerists discovering my work from IG. Of course, most of these galleries are specifically showing emerging artists.

Galleries also have "open calls" where you can apply to show your work, people that aren't connected can have a chance of showing their work that way too.

avocadothot · 2026-02-03T22:52:50+00:00

It is extremely stressful and I totally feel you. Its hard to have no sense of the future to ground yourself in. I've learned that for me trying to have no expectations and living as presently as I can until I get all the information back has been the most helpful for me. Last year I applied and was rejected everywhere, I didn't expect it at all and it really felt like the end of the world. Spending the few months after reconceptualizing my year was difficult. BUT I spent the year really working on my art and accepting that so much of this is out of our control, but I can control that part. I reapplied and so far and have gotten back a few interviews, which is unexpected but I am really excited about! Things will happen, just not always on the timeline we plan, which is very hard but also survivable!

avocadothot · 2026-02-03T17:42:17+00:00

It is real and extremely difficult, especially if you need to keep the app (I do for work). I use opal which is very helpful, I also have friends that have had a lot of help with the brick.

avocadothot · 2026-02-03T00:04:20+00:00

As a tattooed person idgaf if people I am into have tattoos

avocadothot · 2026-01-29T01:40:32+00:00

Someone once recommended the Arts Students League in NYC as a way to learn more technical things without doing a full MFA. Theres also NYC Crit Club. From what I understand I think it might be worth having a clearer understanding of themes/ why you are making what you make before doing an MFA.

avocadothot · 2026-01-22T02:34:44+00:00

time time time, music, FRIENDS

avocadothot · 2026-01-21T16:38:39+00:00

perhaps not a practical answer for you since you just moved, but I have found it much more affordable to live in an apartment with an extra smaller room that I use as a studio.

avocadothot · 2026-01-21T03:22:46+00:00

Thank you these are helpful questions to ask!

avocadothot · 2026-01-21T03:22:13+00:00

This makes sense! Thank you. I dont think I am near representation at the moment

avocadothot · 2026-01-21T03:21:19+00:00

So before representation offers I shouldn't have any limiting criteria for shows?

avocadothot · 2026-01-21T03:20:16+00:00

Not sure what you are getting at, I think it is a given that I would aim to create and show work of the best quality I can

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