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If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things—putting in the work, applying for opportunities, staying dedicated—but you’re still invisible, you’re not alone.
So lets deep dive into the topic ‘Does Luck Matter in Art? How Artists Create Opportunities.’
I recently came across a post from a young artist who’s about to graduate with a master’s in film and media. He’s applied to hundreds of jobs at all the major studios—Disney, Warner Bros., Netflix—only to hear nothing back. Just a sea of “thank you, but no” responses or, worse, total silence.
And what he said at the end really hit me:
“Maybe if I keep wishing upon a star, one day my dreams will come true.”
It’s the classic question: Does luck actually matter in an artist’s success? Or is there something we can do to create our own opportunities?
Does Luck Matter in an Artist’s Success?
Here’s the truth: Yes, luck plays a role. But not in the way most people think.
From the outside, it looks like some artists just “get discovered,” like they happen to be in the right place at the right time. But in reality? The right place at the right time usually isn’t random—it’s intentional.
Because here’s what they don’t tell you about luck:
✅ Luck is what happens when preparation meets visibility. You can be the most talented artist in the world, but if no one knows you exist, it won’t matter.
✅ Cold applications rarely lead to big breaks. Most opportunities come from relationships, collaborations, and being on someone’s radar before the job is even posted.
✅ The artists who get “lucky” are usually the ones showing up consistently. They’re not just working hard behind the scenes; they’re putting their work and ideas into the world.
✅ Luck is what happens when preparation meets visibility. You can be the most talented artist in the world, but if no one knows you exist, it won’t matter.
✅ Cold applications rarely lead to big breaks. Most opportunities come from relationships, collaborations, and being on someone’s radar before the job is even posted.
✅ The artists who get “lucky” are usually the ones showing up consistently. They’re not just working hard behind the scenes; they’re putting their work and ideas into the world.
How Artists Create Opportunities (Instead of Just Hoping for Luck)
If you feel like you’re doing everything right but still aren’t getting noticed, it might not be about working harder—it might be about working smarter.
Here are three key shifts that can help you move from waiting for luck to creating opportunities:
1️⃣ Be visible in the right places.
Comment on industry posts, start conversations, and engage with people in your field before you need something from them. People hire and collaborate with those they know.
2️⃣ Talk about your work.
Most artists think, If my work is good enough, people will notice. But that’s not how it works. You have to put your projects, thoughts, and expertise out there—consistently.
3️⃣ Stop waiting to be chosen.
The most successful artists aren’t just waiting for gatekeepers to say yes—they’re creating their own opportunities. Start a project, collaborate, publish something. Movement creates momentum.
Final Thoughts: Does Luck Matter in Art? How Artists Create Opportunities
Yes, luck can open doors—but only if people see you standing there. If you feel invisible right now, focus less on waiting for a break and more on showing up where opportunities happen.
🎧 Want to dive deeper? I break this down fully in this week’s podcast episode, Does Luck Matter in Art? How Artists Create Opportunities. Listen in for real strategies on how to get seen and stop feeling stuck.
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