Uploaded February 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Are you an art school graduate trying to succeed on Instagram? Are you a social media influencer trying to enter the art world? No matter which side you are on and where you want to go, you will face many hurdles and prejudices. It seems there is a great divide between the 'institutional artists' and 'social media artists'.

I have experienced this prejudice myself as a trained filmmaker. I was once told by a senior colleague that I should stop using Youtube because 'real filmmakers don't go on Youtube'. Although this is not true, it shows that many people in the creative industry consider artists on social media too popular (hence, not elitist enough to be in an art history book).

If you want to break down this silo and succeed on the other side, here are some things to consider. Hopefully, my videos can offer you some ideas and help you achieve your career goals in art.

veryprivategallery.com/instagram-tips-for-artists
veryprivategallery.com/youtube-for-artists

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