Title:
The entrepreneurial artist : lessons from highly successful creatives
Author:
Publication Date:
2020
Publication Information:
Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2020]
Physical Description:
xxi, 161 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
ISBN:
9781538129531
Abstract:
"Very few [performing] artists are skilled at promoting themselves and their work. Drawing on the accomplishments of Shakespeare, Mozart, and several contemporary creatives, including Lin-Manuel Miranda and Wynton Marsalis, this engaging and practical guide will help you achieve artistic fulfillment, both personally and professionally--no matter your medium"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
William Shakespeare: the upstart -- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: "loved by God" -- Jeff Daniels: the hard work -- Bill T. Jones: dancing through doubt -- Lin-Manuel Miranda: taking his shot -- Rachel Barton Pine: playing through adversity -- Damien Sneed: balance is a boon -- Lee Greenwood: proud to be an American -- Marin Alsop: conducting dedication -- Damon Gupton: an artistic nomad -- Chip Davis: tinkering with a steamroller -- Midori: three dauntless violins -- Wynton Marsalis: the box and the horn -- Conclusion: Da capo al fine.
Language:
English
