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Oct 2024
12m 54s

The Financial Return of Being an Artist

Erika b Hess
About this episode

On this week's mini episode, I'm addressing a common challenge many artists face - the discouragement around the low financial returns compared to the investment required to create art. I'm giving you my perspective on how you can redefine your idea of financial success and some strategies for building sustainable income streams as part of your creative practice. 

 

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