On Altruism /Interviews, Grants and Resources for Artists

Published: Sat, 10/28/17

OCTOBER 28, 2017
 
On Altruism
by Brainard Carey
 

“Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.” -Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Humans possess a great depth of capacity when it comes to altruism. Again and again, we demonstrate our tendency to reach out when others are in distress. Cultivating these instincts is one of the ways in which we connect with our own humanity. Studies have indicated that altruism is not entirely innate.

 
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: 
 
A Quick Guide to Collaborative Art​​​​​​​
by Brainard Carey

Humans are complex. There is no denying this. On the one hand, we tend to need a certain measure of independence in order to feel like we are accomplishing our own goals. On the other, we are an inherently social species and there is no question that in some ways we work better in groups. For artists, these characteristics ring true and can be put to use in the form of artistic collaboration. As with any practice, collaboration involves some prep work and probably some practice. There will be hiccups along the way and people may argue or even fight...

Cautious Generosity
 
 
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.
 
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