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Question: To have an art collection!!?!!?!!?!!?!!?
HI, I'm 18, and I was just wondering, is it likely to have a career in art, by just doing your normal work of painting and drawing, and have a collection up in a musuem!? And live off of it!? How does this whole thing work!? And if it's possible, does it involve college and well, what all!?!? Thanks!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
The best way to start an art career is to enter juried shows!. Look online for art communities in your area!. You need to do well in these shows (getting in, winning prizes, selling)!. After that you start to get yourself established!. Then you put a portfolio together and seek out professional art galleries!. Bottom Line though, is it is very hard, especially these days, to have a career JUST doing art!. Most professionals I know have second jobs (teaching, i!.e!.) as well as selling their artwork!. Best of Luck!!Www@QuestionHome@Com

Q: Can someone make a living creating and selling art!?
A: Yes!.

What about museums!?
A museum is like a The Hall of Fame for artists!. The odds of being displayed in a Museum is slim!. "It's along way to the top if you want to rock'n roll!." The artwork seen in museums are the best of the best!. It isn't just about artwork, it is also about what the artist has achieved in his/her life and how they changed or contributed to society!. Most artists who have artwork displayed in Museums are dead!.

Would going to Art College help your chances of being displayed in a Museum!? Yes, but not always!. College helps you make good connections!.

Here is a good article to read:
http://www!.artbusiness!.com/orvzt!.html

I agree with the answer above,!.!.!.a good place to start is to display at juried shows!.Www@QuestionHome@Com