Mindset

Drawing Strength: Lessons from a born-again artist

Find out how guest blogger Alanna Coby started something without realizing it, and what she discovered to be key to the journey.

Spotlight on the Arts: Meet Chloe

High school intern Chloe went from “How do I do that?” to drafting the blueprint to her goals in a span of three hours. In this video, she reminds us that bringing great ideas to life is all about getting started now.

Do You Need a Degree to Be in the Arts?

Thinking about grad school? If you’re getting into work to provide good for the world, you also have to provide that good for yourself. Find out the minimum requirements, the hugely important question you’ll need to ask yourself, dangers to avoid, and the valuable skills you’ll need to pick up, no matter what your title. Consider this post part of your continuing education.

Mommas—By All Means—Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Artists

Take a wonderful journey in this guest blogger’s post through film school, the dot com boom, and her new business, meeting cool people like Dean Haglund of X Files fame who shares life lessons he learned from improv acting.

Podcast Episode 003: Visual Artist, Jenifer Wofford!

Visual artists, take heed! The latest podcast features international artist and longtime educator, Jenifer Wofford!

Podcast Episode 002: Poet, Barbara Jane Reyes!

In this episode, we speak with award-winning poet Barbara Jane Reyes who hips us with insider tips to big questions facing many artists.

Sustainability Starts With Self

Let’s each make art AND money, all of us. Cultivate your garden, then YOU spread the wealth.

At The Conference, Baby, Take Off Your Cool

At the end of the day, as in any gathering, all that business card swapping won’t get you anywhere if shared principles aren’t firmly established to start with.

Art Of Hustle podcast debuts on iTunes!

This first episode represents the beginning of what will be a series of super informative talks with leaders from our art and business communities.

Can we tawk? Joan Rivers and The Art of Hustle

What does it look like when you’ve become a “successful” artist? Does it get easier? Does there come a moment when you finally get to coast?