Words, Interviews, Books, & Grant Lists and best application practices

Published: Sat, 11/18/17

November 18, 2017
 
Words
by Brainard Carey

“What is above all needed is to let the meaning choose the word, and not the other way about.”

-George Orwell, Politics and the English Language


Words can cast the fate of an empire, or control the future of an intimate relationship. They are a tool and a weapon, building up and tearing apart the structures of civilization. With just a few words, we can exact such harm or convey absolute affection...

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Grants to be Aware of
by Brainard Carey
Grants are a major piece of the artist funding puzzle.
If you know where to look, there are all sorts of grants suitable for artists of every kind from all over the world and at every stage of their careers. Here at Praxis, we maintain
​​​​​​​an updated artist resources page.
 
Why Some Grant Applications Win
by Brainard Carey
When there are countless applicants and only one prize, the majority will, unfortunately, not receive the news they hope for. There is much to be said for being at the right grant at the right time and simply connecting with the panel on some level that maybe isn’t quantifiable. But there are also some very concrete things that contribute to the success of some grant applications over others. Having a compelling project is only one piece of the puzzle. There is a lot of...
 
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