Sasha Sykes, Blooom! Screen, 2014, Resin, acrylic & garden flora, 63 x 79 inches
“So we beat on, boats against the
current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” -F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby We are told again and again to appreciate the smallest moments because of the fleeting nature of life. Literature and art are filled with examples of the late realization of the squandering of a life. Emily in Thornton Wilder’s Our Town is a perfect example of this, gushing throughout the third act at all the small moments she took for granted during her living years. And yet, it is easy to let these moments go by unnoticed, unappreciated. When they do catch, and it dawns on
us that we are in the midst of something miraculous, however mundane, that is a gift to be savored. Sasha Sykes joined us recently to discuss her work, which has been at Voltz Clarke Gallery, as well as her background. When we spoke, she was in County Carlow, Ireland where her strawbale studio sits. Built during the pandemic, the studio uses local materials, including bales of straw and sheep’s wool. To learn more about her eco-studio and her beautiful botanical work, listen to the complete interview. Marci Vogel is a poet, writer and translator. She joined us a few years ago to discuss her work. When we spoke, it was the height of COVID, and Vogel was
adjusting to a move from her home of 24 years to a community in Los Angeles. To learn about her experience during the pandemic years and hear about her work, listen to the complete interview. Read the summary of this week's interviews and
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Bruno Alves de Almeida (Brazil/ Portugal) is a curator based in the Netherlands, currently Curator and Resident Liaison of the Jan van Eyck Academie, Maastricht, Netherlands and recently
completed his tenure as Artistic Director and co-curator of the Luleå Biennial 2024, in Sweden. His curatorial practice is characterized by context-specificity, through projects engaging with urban environments across different contexts. Meet him live via Zoom - Members Click and Log In / Non-Members Click and Join |
Weekly Grants & Resources for Artists
Every week you will find updated resources here to apply for grants, find residencies and
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The trees in the northeast U.S. are starting to turn. Fall is creeping in around the edges, and soon the world around us will begin its descent into slumber. And yet, autumn is a lively time for so many things. The arts often launch entire new seasons around this time, and this is the perfect moment for you – a career artist
– to line up what’s coming next. Part of your role is to always be on the lookout for those opportunities that suit you best, whether they’re residencies, grants, exhibitions or networking opportunities. Getting yourself and your work into the world is the goal, and we are here to keep you motivated on that path. Read more |
These are positive and / or negative reviews of galleries, art fairs, consultants, writers, online pay to play
offers, residencies and more – all written by artists so that other artists can beware of situations where institutions treat artists badly, or that end up costing the artist money or are outright scams. |
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