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How to Identify Reputable Art Opportunities: Deciphering Value and Avoiding Exploitation
Opportunities for artists—exhibitions, residencies, grants, markets, and community projects—are often presented as pivotal steps toward...
Collaboration as a Practice in the Arts
Collaboration is more than just a way to work—it’s a way to live. In the arts, collaboration fosters connection, trust, and shared...
Core Values in Arts Leadership: Centering Connection, Curiosity, and Care
Leadership in the arts is about more than achieving outcomes; it’s about how we approach the work, who we include, and the impact we...
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Art Writing and Language: When, Why, and How We Use Different Approaches
Art writing plays a crucial role in shaping how works are interpreted, valued, and disseminated. From dense academic texts to...
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Mutual Aid in the Arts: A Framework for Collective Support and Resistance
Exhibition piece on mutual support and aid, as part of Artist’s Way Project. Grand Rapids, Michigan In the face of systemic inequities,...
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The Class System Within the Arts: How Late-Stage Capitalism and Hustle Culture Deepen Inequities
The art world has long been romanticized as a meritocracy, where talent and creativity transcend barriers to determine success. This...
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Dec 31, 20244 min read
Knowledge as Power: Why We Must Talk About Systemic Issues in the Arts
The arts are often celebrated as a space of creativity, expression, and freedom. Yet, beneath this ideal lies a complex web of systemic...
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Dec 31, 20246 min read
Fear of Success in the Arts: Navigating the Paradox of Achievement
Fear of success is a psychological phenomenon where individuals consciously or subconsciously resist achieving their goals due to the...
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Learned Helplessness in the Arts: Psychological and Sociological Effects of Creative Paralysis
Learned helplessness, first studied by psychologists Martin Seligman and Steven Maier in the 1960s, describes a condition where repeated...
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Exploring Funding Structures in the Arts: Types, Value, and Impact
Funding in the arts is a critical component of sustaining creativity, enabling artists and organizations to produce work, engage...
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Arts Funding 101: Part 1: Dissecting Government Funding for the Arts
How It Works, Where It Comes From, and Why It Matters Government funding for the arts plays a foundational role in fostering cultural...
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Arts Funding 101: Part 2: Private Philanthropy in the Arts
How It Works, Where to Find It, and Why It Matters Private philanthropy is a vital source of funding for the arts, filling gaps left by...
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Arts Funding 101: Part 3: Earned Income in the Arts
Building Financial Sustainability Through Creative Revenue Streams Earned income is a crucial pillar in the arts funding ecosystem,...
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Arts Funding 101: Part 4: Corporate Sponsorship in the Arts
Origins, Impacts, and Navigating the Complexities of Business Partnerships Corporate sponsorship is a cornerstone of contemporary arts...
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Arts Funding 101: Part 5: Crowdfunding in the Arts
Empowering Artists Through Direct Support Crowdfunding has emerged as a transformative force in the arts, enabling artists, collectives,...
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Arts Funding 101: Part 6: Individual Artist Grants
Origins, Types, Value, and the Consequences of Their Absence Individual artist grants are essential funding mechanisms that enable...
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Arts Funding 101: Part 7: Universal Basic Income for Artists
A Radical Approach to Sustaining Creativity and Equity in the Arts Universal Basic Income (UBI) for artists offers a transformative...
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Arts Funding 101: Part 8: Arts Councils and Regional Arts Centers
Supporting Local Creativity and Community Development Arts councils and regional arts centers are vital institutions in the U.S. arts...
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Arts Funding 101: Part 9: The Detrimental Effects of Cities Without Arts Councils
How the Absence of Support Structures Undermines Communities, Artists, and Cultural Ecosystems Arts councils serve as vital cultural...
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Arts Funding 101: Part 10: Equity and Intersectionality in Arts Funding
How Inclusive Models Can Reshape the Art World Equity and intersectionality in arts funding are more than mechanisms for redistributing...
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