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Open Studios tour spotlights West Palm Beach artists; Craig McGinnis discusses public commissions and a living as an artist
Summary
The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County's Open Studios offered tours from Tequesta to Boca, featuring local artist Craig McGinnis, who discussed balancing commercial work and public commissions to sustain an art practice.
The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s Open Studios invited the public to tour artists’ workspaces across the county, including studios in West Palm Beach where visitors saw established and emerging creators at work. Artist Craig McGinnis, shown working on a painting during the segment, said he alternates personal work with commercial assignments and has completed public commissions such as embellished picnic tables for the city. "I like to stay diverse," McGinnis said, adding that flexibility helped him make a living as an artist. McGinnis encouraged emerging artists to keep expectations realistic about income and overhead while pursuing a creative career. The City of West Palm Beach’s public-art listings were referenced for those seeking more information on local installations.
