What it costs to be an artist

Ever wonder it costs to be a visual artist? In addition to materials, travel, shipping, and living expenses, the cost of participation can become very expensive. Check out this graph displaying cost of entries fees from 62 art “opportunities” for emerging artists surveyed this month by graduate students in visual arts at Florida State University.

Something interesting to note; the most popular fees are $0, $25, $35, and $40. Also, 65% of opportunities make artists support the exhibition by requiring a fee to participate. Pay to play anyone?

The geographic location of opportunities…