Part I. Self-assessment and developing a career plan. Myths about artists ; Assessing your goals as an artist

Part II. Exhibition opportunities and community building. Galleries and museums ; Alternative spaces : breaking the rules to break through ; Creating a strategy for exhibiting your work ; Community building and networking for artists

Part III. Setting up and maintaining a studio practice. Setting up a studio; Health, safety, and emergency relief for artists

Part IV. Career planning and job search. Writing r�esum�es, CVs, and artists' statements ; Making your alma mater work for you ; Graduate school ; Gaining experience and earning income ; Exploring teaching options

Part V. The business of art. Your studio practice as a business ; Getting the word out : promoting your work ; Social media for artists ; Legal resources, contracts, and gallery relationships ; Fund-raising for artists ; Residencies : space and time to think and work ; Artists in the spotlight

Part VI. Refining your goals : balancing life and work. Inspiration for refining your goals.