How to guard you art - from others stealing ideas and more - a response to a reader.

Published: Tue, 10/03/17

OCTOBER 3, 2017
 
Cautious Generosity
by Brainard Carey
 
“There is another kind of generosity that comes much harder to me. I know I shouldn’t be stingy in this way, but I find myself stubbornly so. It’s the generosity of sharing my ideas, my connections, or giving a leg up to those who could benefit sometimes from my knowledge – whether that’s contacts, networks, tips, or the meat of my ideas themselves.”
 
Weekly Grants &
​​​​​​​Resources for Artists
by Brainard Carey
Every week you will find updated resources here to apply for grants, find residencies and more
 
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To H#ll with the Naysayers
by Brainard Carey

Poor Harold. What artistic child hasn’t found themselves at the receiving end of institutional politics when it comes to the arts vs. so-called academic learning? It is no secret that the arts as a whole are not prioritized within our educational system, frequently facing steep budget cuts often in favor of other programs like school sports. After all, there are no trophies in art,
​​​​​​​so what’s the point?

 
 
 
 
Patrons and Sponsors Class
by Brainard Carey
In this course you will learn how to find the names of potential local patrons of the arts, and you will learn how to meet and befriend these people and create lasting patrons for your studio practice. You will also learn how to approach businesses for sponsorship as well.
 
Scams for Artists to Beware Of
by Brainard Carey
Use this website to report scams and to see if a gallery, biennial, or art fair has been reported as a scam - or is a pay-to-play opportunity. All information is user submitted.
 
info@praxiscenterforaestheticstudies.com
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