Intentions/ Yale Interviews / Resources & Deadlines from Praxis Center

Published: Sat, 09/30/17

September 29, 2017
 
Intentions
by Brainard Carey
 
“The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” -Proverb

​​​​​​​Social media has given rise to revolutions like the Arab Spring. It has also become a shield behind which well-meaning friends stand in order to preserve their carefully cultivated narratives. We live in unrest. Entire populations are systematically and institutionally maligned. And yet those who live with the most privilege are often the first to fire in social media battles.

 
Weekly Grants &
​​​​​​​Resources for Artists
by Brainard Carey
Every week you will find updated resources here to apply for grants, find residencies and more
 
 In case you missed it: 
 
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?

Creative Fundraising Series
​​​​​​​Pet Parties!
 
 
 
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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