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    Tag: artist

    Crista Cloutier in a video thumbnail, speaking about building an art career.

    The Day I Made An Artist Cry

     Years ago, when I ran a gallery, I used to receive hundreds of emails from artists every week. “Here’s my work. Will you represent me?”…

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    Crista April 28, 2026
    Artist Jane Gray

    Artist Spotlight: Jane Gray From the Working Artist Archives

    Over the years, I have coached literally thousands of artists around the world. Jane Gray was my first! She joined my very first live cohort…

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    Crista March 12, 2026
    Crista Cloutier talking about how every artists has an artist story

    It’s Your Job to Make an Artist

    "The job of an artist is to make an artist." What does that mean?
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    Crista April 1, 2025
    silhouette of Crista with colorful painy splotches in the background, with caption "Enter The Working Artist World"

    Enter The Working Artist World

    “The true job of an artist is to create an artist,” said art historian Harold Rosenberger. I believe that’s true. Don’t you? Like most artists,…

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    Crista August 27, 2021

    The Value of Art

    As much as our culture marginalizes art and artists, as much as it dismisses our efforts, and scorns our value to society, our culture also…

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    Crista January 10, 2021
    Fridge magnets saying 'Never Stop Doing'

    How Artists Find Their Brand

    “It’s really easy to work as an artist!” said no one, ever. Most artists are really challenged when it comes to marketing their own work.…

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    Crista September 28, 2020

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