The Self-Appointed Artists Residency | Amy Stewart
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The Self-Appointed Artists Residency | Amy Stewart
When the US institutionalized its cultural power in the form of museums, graduate programs, arts councils, and awards after World War II, more artists were able to make a living from their work via grants, residencies, affiliations, and academic positions. While this model was certainly a departure from the persona of the “starving artist,” it stil... See more
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