At some stage in their arts practice, an artist may feel the urge to pursue their creativity in another state or even in another country. This decision to leave is not easy, with many factors to take into account. While the pros and cons need to be considered, the potential benefits of this move are what will ultimately become the deciding factor.
Vagg says these three key things can be applied regardless of where an artist chooses to live, but may affect their decision about relocating. ‘Although you may get inspiration from relocating and working with different people, if you want to be an artist, practise your art. It shouldn’t matter where you live. However, moving might be an option to go where the money is or if you want a genuine career in the arts as a proper job. It all depends on what your aspirations are.’
