Or something like that. I found this post in drafts, never published. I have decided to pick back up blogging about my art, and decided this might be a good start, reviewing my goals. What do I want to accomplish, other than finally finishing my Studio Arts degree. So flash back to Pre Covid thoughts…..
Goals are designed to train your brain to visual the end result you want to achieve. The more specific you are, the higher the likelihood is that you will define things you can accomplish.
Resolutions and goals, I talk about them often, but rarely hold myself accountable for them. As we start this new year the quote above and similar wisdom in a couple of books have me deciding to once again set goals. I found that process of making this very specific set of goals different than other goals I have set in the past in that I have included specific things that require specific actions. Some of them were very much goals I have set in the past. “I want to make a living as an artist” But what does that really mean? I tried very hard with this list to be SMART, (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time based) while also defining where I want to be as an artist.
The following are my goals from the book, “I would Rather be in the Studio” by
Produce at least one completed work of Art a month. |
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Spend time each day working on improving quality of work. Choose a specific skill to work on each month. |
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Exhibit in at least three public venues. |
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Create a teaching curriculum and teach at least three classes. |
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Visit a museum or art gallery at least once a month. |
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Finish setting up the in home studio. |
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Spirituality- |
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Practice swimming and self care three times a week. |
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Leadership roles |
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Published work- have at least one piece of artwork or writing published by the end of the year. |
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Increase visits to the blog by 10% each month. |
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Add five Subscribers to your newsletter each month |
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Social media connections increase by 5% |
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Create a book for publication and have at least 20 copies sold. |
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Have sales of Artwork and related services be equivalent to my last job by end of year. |
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Have at least one grants received |
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Write at least one article a month. |
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