Art Dirt: Open Calls: Opportunities & Obstacles
Podcast discussion on exhibition open calls, costs, and current Texas art opportunities with William Sarradet and Nicholas Frank.
This is a Glasstire podcast episode featuring William Sarradet and Nicholas Frank discussing exhibition open calls, the obstacles artists face around submission costs, and current art opportunities happening throughout Texas. The episode emphasizes the importance of social connections and networking in an artist's career, noting that your network is crucial not just for major opportunities like the Whitney Biennial, but for sustained support throughout all stages of your career. The podcast explores the landscape of open calls in Texas and addresses the financial barriers many artists encounter when submitting work to exhibitions. The discussion provides valuable insights into navigating the open call process and building professional relationships within the art community. The episode is part of Glasstire's ongoing coverage of Texas visual art and includes related readings on topics such as jurying practices, open calls from various Texas institutions, and broader conversations about artist opportunities in the state.