What are some of the misconceptions about the Art World?

My art will sell itself.

I've got the art. Now all I need are some names and numbers of galleries and collectors who'll be interested in my work and I'll never have any problems selling again.

If I get an MFA, then I'll be able to show at better galleries and sell more art.

People will always look down on my art because I'm self-taught.

People won't think my art is any good if I price it too low.

If I price my art too low, people won't take me seriously as an artist.

If I get a show at a gallery that's better than any gallery I've exhibited at so far, I should raise my prices.

Once I find a gallery or agent, I'll be able to spend all my time in the studio making art.

My art is just as good as (name the famous artist of your choice) so therefore, I can base my prices on their prices or maybe even charge as much for my art as they do for theirs.

All I need to get known in the art world is to get my art into an important gallery.

If I can get a show in New York (or Los Angeles, London, Berlin, or name the major international art center of your choice) or at a high profile art fair, then all my problems will be solved.

My art is unique. Nothing like this has ever been done before.