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A reality of modern life for any working artist is diversification.
Luckily, as the world has changed, theopportunities for artists to make moneyfrom their creativity have also expanded.
Before just diving in, you’ll want toevaluate your skill setsand what makes you most comfortable.
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For instance, maybe public speaking isn’t your thing, but you enjoy explaining your creative process.
Want to create art and make a living off of it?
Illustrators, painters, and even installation artists or sculptors can benefit from selling high-quality prints of their artwork.
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Check out our guide onhow to sell art onlinefor more print-on-demand websites.
Or, you simply enjoy the in-person experience of engaging with students.
If so, teaching workshops might be for you.
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Of course, workshops aren’t limited to photographers.
Are you astreet artist?
You could run workshops on how to use spray paint or cut stencils.
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Or maybe you’re an expert in hand-lettering?
And, this can often run in tandem with a workshop, making for a full day of activities.
Get started by brainstorming some lecture topics and pull together a short presentation on your work.
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Then look locally for organizations that you think may be interested and move from there.
Remember, it’s not only arts organizations that may be curious about what you do.
By thinking outside the box, you’ll be able to land more jobs.
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Want some inspiration for lecture topics?
Watch theseincredible TED Talksfrom the world’s leading creatives.
Check out this list of thetop 10 eBook creatorsto find the perfect software to help you design the project.
However, it’s not only travel photographers getting in on the action.
There are services out there that can help match you, likeInfluence.co,AspireIQ, andiFluenz.
Start a Blog or YouTube Channel
How can you make money off of this?
Street photographerEric Kimruns a highly successful blog that certainly draws trafficallowing him to better advertise his workshops and eBooks.
As for YouTube, it’s no secret that the platform has mademillionairesout of its biggest stars.
But the reality is you don’t need millions of views to start earning.
Come and join us on our Facebook group focused oncreative careers.
