Bonus Episode: How to Re-Enter the Art World After 25 Years

What does it feel like to return to your art practice after a 25-year break?

In this episode of Art Problems, I speak with visual artist Shae Nadine about navigating an art world that had completely transformed in her absence. When Shae joined Netvvrk two years ago, she was figuring out basics like digital documentation and artist statements. But through accountability groups and community support, she went from feeling lost to landing a NYSCA grant, a SuCasa residency, and curating a four-month public art exhibition in Chicago.

This conversation gets into the unglamorous parts of building an art career—like why Shae's accountability group toasts their rejections, how to know when you're actually ready to apply for major grants, and why sometimes the best thing you can do for your relationship is stop asking your partner to read your artist statement. If you've ever felt like an outsider in the art world, I recommend listening to Shae’s story.

 

Links:

Free Info Session: How to Become a Biennial Artist - Wednesday, February 25th at 7pm EST Register here.

Shae Nadine || SubtleFlux: Website, Instagram

Grants & Programs Mentioned:

• NYSCA (New York State Council on the Arts): https://arts.ny.gov
• Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC): https://lmcc.net
• Sukasa Grant: https://www.skowhegan.org/sukasa
• Manhattan Graphics Center: https://www.manhattangraphicscenter.org
• Pollack-Krasner Foundation: https://pkf.org
• Guggenheim Fellowship: https://www.gf.org

Resources:

• Powerhouse Arts (mentioned in episode): https://powerhousearts.org

Westbeth Artists Housing: https://westbeth.org