Artist (Artiest)
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An artist is someone who uses his creative talent in public. Creative talent includes singers, musicians, actors, dancers, comedians, magicians and actors. In short, we can say that an artist gives a certain performance in public, which other people can enjoy. It is not the case that the term artist immediately refers to well-known artists, because less well-known people can also be considered artists, as long as they provide their performance in public. For example, someone who only sings at home cannot be considered an artist, because it is not a public performance. Another name for an artist is sometimes also called performing artist. Becoming a well-known artist is generally a dream of quite a lot of artists, but actually becoming a well-known artist is generally not easy. An artist will have to have special competencies to be able to break through as an artist. In addition, a little luck can help, such as possibly being discovered by the right people. The term artist should also be seen as quite general, because the term can refer to different artists, who can perform in different ways. There are therefore many different types of artists from unknown, semi-known, fairly well-known to very well-known. Despite the fact that there are many well-known artists in the world, there are many more unknown artists, who should also be seen as artists. In addition, an artist can only be known within a certain target group, for example among young people. An actor or singer can therefore be a well-known artist among young people, while older people do not know the artist at all.
The profession of artist can therefore not be clearly defined, because the term artist must be seen broadly. In addition, it is true that not only singers, such as folk singers, can be regarded as artists. Musicians, guitarists, deejays, pianists and jazz musicians can also be considered artists. Other forms of artists include actors, actors, magicians and comedians. Because artists can also work within the visual arts, it is true that some artists can also be regarded as visual artists. Visual art relates to all tangible art. In most cases, this concerns applied visual art. Applied visual arts, for example, relate to actors and actors. Actors and actors are then working within the applied visual arts. The addition of applied art means that the art form not only has an artistic value. For example, non-applied visual art (free visual art) relates to painters. A painter can generally not be regarded as an artist. It is therefore not the case that all visual artists can be regarded as artists. Visual art also does not relate to music or singing, because music and singing are not tangible art. This does not alter the fact that musicians and singers can be regarded as artists. The name artist can therefore be filled in in different ways. In addition, there are special forms of artists. Think, for example, of the well-known street artists, who can be found everywhere.
BECOME A WELL-KNOWN ARTIST
Becoming a well-known artist is a dream for many people, but this will be difficult in practice. To start with, as a future artist you will have to have unique talents that appeal to other people, so that you can break through as an artist. In many cases, becoming a well-known artist is not only dependent on your talent. Your personality, appearance and whether or not you can entertain can also be important factors as an artist. In addition, it is true that artists are generally heavily dependent on the right people to possibly be able to break through as an artist. Think of participating in talent shows, in which talent scouts will assess whether you have the right competencies and talent as an artist. For actors, it can be important to sign up with a casting director. In general, artists have to practice a lot and have a lot of perseverance. In addition, as an artist you will have to be a bit lucky that you come into contact with the right people. Becoming a well-known artist is not impossible, but this is not very easy.
WORKING AS AN ARTIST
Nowadays, artists have many more opportunities to break through than was the case in the past. Most artists use social media to market themselves. Building followers through social media channels is important as an artist these days. Most producers also follow the important artists through social media. An artist with a lot of followers is usually interesting for commercial parties. The well-known vloggers also break through fairly often nowadays as artists on television. This is usually the case because vloggers appeal to the right target group. Artists who have a lot of followers on social media are therefore interesting for program makers and producers. So it's not that you can only become a well-known artist through the traditional ways. Most artists are therefore very active on the various social media channels. Well-known artists may also have to deal with a tour manager. A tour manager is responsible for organizing all additional peripheral matters.
WHAT DOES AN ARTIST DO:
TRAINING TO BECOME AN ARTIST
There are no examples for specific training opportunities for the profession of artist because the term artist is too general. It is true that as a future artist you will usually have to search within the creative courses. Think, for example, of an artist's training, a singing course, a drama course, an actor's training or a musician's training. This usually involves a suitable hbo education. Obviously, it is not the case that all artists have a targeted hbo education. A higher professional education according to is of course advisable. At hbo level, for example, you can also go in a different direction if the singing career does not succeed. Many jobs are available at hbo level. Which training will best suit a future artist depends entirely on your own wishes and possibilities. For more information and possible training, see the professions of singing teacher, choreographer, music teacher and the profession of songwriter. Which programme will suit you best depends on the field in which you are active. Becoming an artist is not only dependent on education. Ambition and perseverance are usually just as important. Accounting is also important as an independent working artist.
COMPANIES WHERE AN ARTIST CAN WORK
An artist is almost never employed, because most artists work as an independent entrepreneur. In addition, it may also be the case that it concerns a part-time artist who may also perform other activities. Where exactly you work is not easy to indicate, because there are many different artists. Think, for example, of pop singers, dancers, circus artists and violinists. These are all examples of artists working in different ways. In general, artists often use impresarios or artist mediators, who represent the interests of artists. These types of companies also specialize in arranging bookings for artists. As an artist you do not have to work professionally. Most artists are more hobby-oriented.
COMPETENCES ARTIST
The most important competence of an artist is motivation, because without the right motivation you cannot work as an artist. In addition, an artist must have a lot of passion, energy and inspiration. Perseverance can also be regarded as an important competence, because the artist's life is generally not very easy. Networking as an artist should also not be underestimated. Getting to know the right professionals within the artist world is generally very important. Generally important words are courage, communication, collaboration, feelers, development, creativity, performance and talent.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS AN ARTIST
The labour market perspective of an artist does not really apply, because most artists have to be classified as entrepreneurs. An entrepreneur can determine his own labour market perspective by winning sufficient assignments. In addition, not all artists have to deal with a possible labour market perspective. For most artists, the artist's existence is a supplement. The career opportunities of an artist must be seen in breaking through as an artist, which will increase the number of bookings. In that case, the term influencer will also apply. As described earlier, becoming a well-known artist will generally not be very easy.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY ARTIST
There are no examples of the employment conditions as an artist, because you will usually work as an entrepreneur. It is also not just possible to give a salary indication for the profession of artist, because most artists do not receive a salary but a fee for their services as an entrepreneur. Exactly how much this fee will be is again highly dependent on the type of artist and the fame as an artist. Bigger stars can make a lot of money, but this is by no means the case for all artists.
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