approach
My journey has been arduous and fraught with challenges. I encountered closed doors, unfulfilled promises, and a pervasive lack of trust. Despite the prevailing discourse in the artistic world that celebrates care, empathy, and inclusion while promoting originality, I found a disheartening conformity and aversion to risk-taking.
Dissatisfied with the institutional environment, I chose to carve out a parallel reality governed by my own rules, beliefs, values, and desires. Today, I no longer rely on open calls or institutions for support; instead, I revel in my autonomy to create and act freely.
I aim to share with you how I achieved financial autonomy and artistic independence alongside the institutional world. If you're interested in creating an ethical economic model to sustain your artistic endeavors, I invite you to join me!
Dissatisfied with the institutional environment, I chose to carve out a parallel reality governed by my own rules, beliefs, values, and desires. Today, I no longer rely on open calls or institutions for support; instead, I revel in my autonomy to create and act freely.
I aim to share with you how I achieved financial autonomy and artistic independence alongside the institutional world. If you're interested in creating an ethical economic model to sustain your artistic endeavors, I invite you to join me!
method
I reject the notion of "networking" as an absolute necessity. I won't pressure you to "sell yourself" or prioritize building social profiles and increasing your online presence. Being an accomplished artist transcends the number of Instagram followers or the extent of your professional contacts. My approach and values diverge from mainstream coaching techniques and discourses. While others may advocate finding a coach, treating art like a business, networking within the art community, marketing your talents, or seeking representation from an art agent, I consider these approaches to be misguided.
Instead, I will teach you very pragmatically how to invent an adapted economic model and strategic thinking that fits your practice, your values, your size, your goals, and your personality. Having an original vision and thinking in perfect harmony with your true self are essential elements when it comes to leadership and entrepreneurship in the arts. Self-knowledge and self-awareness then become indispensable and even the basis of everything, which is why the pedagogical path of this non-formal coaching program places so much emphasis on them. This is how, by staying true to yourself, step by step, you will become independent.
Instead, I will teach you very pragmatically how to invent an adapted economic model and strategic thinking that fits your practice, your values, your size, your goals, and your personality. Having an original vision and thinking in perfect harmony with your true self are essential elements when it comes to leadership and entrepreneurship in the arts. Self-knowledge and self-awareness then become indispensable and even the basis of everything, which is why the pedagogical path of this non-formal coaching program places so much emphasis on them. This is how, by staying true to yourself, step by step, you will become independent.
objectives
1. Encouraging autonomy: Empowering individuals to make their own decisions and take control of their artistic paths.
2. Fostering independence: Helping artists become self-reliant and less dependent on external influences or institutions.
3. Promoting authenticity: Guiding participants to stay true to their unique vision and voice.
4. Cultivating self-awareness: Encouraging individuals to understand their strengths and values.
5. Developing strategic thinking: Teaching artists to plan and execute strategies that align with their ethics, goals and values.
6. Creating an adapted economic model: Assisting participants in designing financial frameworks that support their artistic endeavors.
7. Emphasizing self-reflection: Encouraging individuals to regularly assess their progress, challenges, and growth.
8. Supporting community building: Helping artists establish networks and communities that align with their values and goals.
9. Encouraging innovation: Inspiring participants to think outside the box and explore unconventional approaches to their artistic practices.
10. Cultivating leadership skills: Equipping individuals with the tools and mindset necessary to lead themselves and potentially others in the art world.
2. Fostering independence: Helping artists become self-reliant and less dependent on external influences or institutions.
3. Promoting authenticity: Guiding participants to stay true to their unique vision and voice.
4. Cultivating self-awareness: Encouraging individuals to understand their strengths and values.
5. Developing strategic thinking: Teaching artists to plan and execute strategies that align with their ethics, goals and values.
6. Creating an adapted economic model: Assisting participants in designing financial frameworks that support their artistic endeavors.
7. Emphasizing self-reflection: Encouraging individuals to regularly assess their progress, challenges, and growth.
8. Supporting community building: Helping artists establish networks and communities that align with their values and goals.
9. Encouraging innovation: Inspiring participants to think outside the box and explore unconventional approaches to their artistic practices.
10. Cultivating leadership skills: Equipping individuals with the tools and mindset necessary to lead themselves and potentially others in the art world.
modules
- Module 1: From Vision to Reality: Crafting Your Unique Offering
- Module 2: Building a Sustainable and Ethical Business Model
- Module 3: Mastering Pricing Strategies
- Module 4: Advertising and Social Media Strategies
- Module 5: Cultivating Your Brand and Identity
- Module 6: Forging Genuine Connections: Ethical Networking and Unconventional Relationship Building
- Module 7: Legal and Intellectual Property Essentials
- Module 8: Not a question of size or numbers: Cultivating Collaboration and Partnerships
- Module 9: Reflect, Adapt, Succeed: Continuous Improvement Strategies
- Module 10: Embracing Imperfection: Learning from My Biggest Mistakes
details
- Registration process: Send us 2 time slots with the date and time you are available for a video call. You will be contacted by Anna Ádám for an interview.
- Who for: This program is for all people who want to make a living from their creativity.
- Price: 100€ / Module (1 Module = 2h)
your unlearning facilitator
Anna Ádám
ARTIST & community activist
Born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1983, Anna Ádám is an interdisciplinary visual artist working within the expanded field of arts, social entrepreneurship, and community activism.