“May what I do flow from me like a river, no forcing and no holding back, the way it is with children.” -Rainer Maria Rilke
This is about those moments of lucidity, when all things feel possible and the universe pours from the tips of your fingers and the ends of your hair. This is about the days when everything falls into place, when you step into a groove and stay there until the light has faded. This is about feeling the balance of all things, catching the rhythm of the day, moving effortlessly through time.
Ian Weaver spoke to us in October from South Bend, Indiana where he teaches at a small college. Throughout the pandemic, he’s found teaching difficult, but he is fortunate enough to currently be on sabbatical, which allows him time to be in the studio. In terms of his art, he’s been able to use the pandemic to his
advantage, using his on-campus studio to create more art than he may otherwise have been able to. Weaver is currently preparing for a solo exhibition at Fort Worth Contemporary Art in fall 2022. To hear about Weaver’s work, the influence of his upbringing in Chicago – including the decimation of the community in which his mother grew up – and more, listen to the complete interview.
Christopher Kondrich spoke to us in October. The pandemic impacted his domestic life within the walls of a small house where he lives with his spouse and small child. LIke many, he struggled for distance and space. Kondrich was fortunate to spend time at the McDowell Colony over the summer and discovered
some things that have sustained him creatively since. He is presently working on a new manuscript following the release of his book Valuing, in 2019. To hear more about this and Kondrich’s other work, including live readings, listen to the complete interview.
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Weekly Grants &
Resources for Artists
Every week you will find updated resources here to apply for grants, find residencies and
more.
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In a cold and frozen world, where do you find the spark? For an artist, this is a question that must be pursued. There is no time of year, for those who choose to make their living in the arts, when inspiration should not be sought. Take time, make time in your days, weeks and months to seek out those opportunities that will...
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Flourishing can take many forms. For some, it might mean finding a comfortable place to carve out a quiet life and for others, it may mean seeing the world, refusing to quiet down no matter what. As a career creative, you must do what makes your creativity flow, find your way of flourishing. Below are a few...
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A new year has begun with a bit of a meh. Things are not quite as renewed as one may hope, but there is some reason for optimism ahead. While we wait through this fresh phase of the pandemic, there is no better time to begin lining up opportunities for better times. Below are a few residencies to consider...
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Once again a year draws to a close while another waits to unfurl. Time cycles endlessly, giving us all the opportunity to refresh and renew ourselves and our work. There is no time like the start of a new year to seek out new opportunities and make a plan to move forward in your...
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Splendor Solis: The Alchemical World and Artists
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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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