July 28, 2021 | Issue 29
September 27-30, 2021 in Winston-Salem, NC and online

After 18-months of virtual meetings and online conferences, the 2021 Summit will gather in-person with a focus on networking and conversation. If you are unable to join in-person, you are encouraged to register to join us online and participate in most sessions!
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tips from experts
Sarah Regan, mindbodygreen Spirituality & Relationships Writer, takes a dive into Gary Zukav's ideology in Seat of the Soul. This article highlights the three key practices in being able to manifest everything you could ever want.
A valuable resource specified for art educators, this article offers great practical tips, suggested activities and prompts for helping artists and arts students to spend time to reflect and realize their own creative process.
Daily Meditation & Contemplative Practice Offerings:
Breathing breaks, reflection journaling, monthly morning practice, midweek mantras, mindful drawing, and meditation. This is a virtual offering from the Pratt Institute and is free and open to all.
The Abundant Artist offers an amazing resource on how to write your most effective and meaningful artist bio. This article focuses on what an artist bio is, what it is not, key elements, things to avoid, and examples of successful artists bios.
Check out ArtPlace America's interactive tool that highlights thirteen ways that arts and culture can support equitable community development. This source was created from a decade of cross-sector research conducted by the organization.
Carolyn Edlund with Artsy Shark breaks down artist business goals by focusing on these research based numerical models that can create success for any artist. Above all, she wants you to know that you will gain traction if you simply keep going.
Established by the Deutsch Foundation in 2013, these grants were created to fund project-based funding for individual artists. These grants are reserved for artist in the Baltimore Area and that are 21 years old and older. There are four artist categories that this program supports: Literary Arts, Media Arts, Performing Arts, Visual Arts.
Program Duration: 12 month long project
Grant Offered : up to $15,000
Submission Deadline: August 15, 2021 at midnight
The Joan Mitchell Center is searching for New Orleans visual artists for their 2022 residencies. This residency includes a private studio for a 5-month term (spring or fall), weekday meals, $600 stipend, professional development. Must have lived in New Orleans for at least 5 years or be a New Orleans native.
Program Duration: Five-months spring or fall 2022
Submission Deadline: August 16, 2021 at noon CT
The Davey Foundation's Short Film Grant supports emerging filmmakers with financial grants and gear grants. Grantees will also receive mentorship from industry professionals such as Dustin Guy Defa (Person to Person) and Kenny Riches (The Strongest Man). You must submit a short film script (less than 16 page) to be considered. Filming should not begin before September 30, 2021. Project must be completed by May 2022 or May 2023.
Submission Deadline: August 31, 2021
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