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Field Notes
Observations, artist experiences, interviews, and thoughtful recommendations from across the field.
Artists, opportunities, and the systems between them
Art GoatJournal
Careful reporting and useful guidance for the working lives of artists.
We look closely at funding, applications, fees, eligibility, and the people designing opportunities. Our methods and limitations stay visible, because artists deserve information they can examine and use.
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How to Tell If an Artist Opportunity Is Worth Your Time
Before you lose a week to a deadline, work out what the opportunity is really offering and what it will ask of you.
September 1, 2026 / 15 min read
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Field Notes from Art Goat Journal
One considered story each month, plus observations worth carrying back to the studio. The first edition is in development.