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How can 'competition' become 'friendship' among artists?
Artists can turn competition into collaboration and friendship by adopting a mindset of curiosity and seeking connection, as exemplified by the author's experience with Paul Klein. When the author started as an Artist Coach, she discovered Paul Klein, a respected gallerist, already in the space. Instead of retreating from this perceived competition, she immersed herself in his work, found inspiration, and reached out to him, suggesting they become 'colleagues.' This led to a cherished friendship and a shared belief in artists supporting artists, demonstrating that 'there’s no competition when we collaborate.' This philosophy underpins initiatives like The Artist Mentorship Lab, continuing Paul's legacy of positive change through shared experience.
Written by Crista Cloutier, artist mentor + founder of The Working Artist. (learn more about Crista here)
