September 25, 2021 | Issue 33
The VIRTUAL Artists Thrive Summit is in
2 DAYS
Mon. September 27 - Fri. October 1, 2021
It's not too late to get your tickets!
1:00 - 5:00pm ET - Sessions
12-1pm ET & 5-6pm ET - Networking

Registration is pay what you can $0-25
A look back at the 2020 virtual Summit:
Your Path to Thriving
REJUVENATE
self-care offerings
CONNECT
opportunities that bring people together
ELEVATE
tips from experts
If you have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic and are looking for housing relief, please use this source with options to help homeowners, renters, and landlords. This resource is available in up to 7 languages.
The American Red Cross gives ways to spot emotional drain and how to deal with it. This resource gives you access to a free 24/7 counseling and support line (calling or text accessible).
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 Performing Arts Center Consortium Advisory Committee on Reopening provides this in depth look at best practices on how to open theatrical spaces. This guidance is a great tool to add to your theatre opening planning and provides peace of mind to crew, actors and theatre goers.
Triangle ArtWorks created this two page virtual critique tool kit. Artists need criticisms to be able to grow. This tool kit prepares artists of any practice to be able to have successful virtual critiques.
Instagram is a powerful tool in building your network and marketing your self and your work. Creative capital provides this guide on how to create an instagram account that changes your digital marketing for the better. They go over how to build a follow-worthy profile, strategic captions and much more.
The Artadia Awards provide financial support, exposure and recognition to artists. The awards are unrestricted, allowing artists to use the funds in any way they choose. This open-call application is for contemporary visual artists who live in eligible cities. If you have temporarily related due to COVID-19, but typically live in one of the eligible cities you may still be eligible to apply.
Eligible Cities: Atlanta, GA and Houston, TX
Application Deadline - Atlanta: October 1, 2021
Application Deadline - Houston: October 15, 2021
Grant Amount: $10,000
Foundwork announces an award to recognize outstanding practices by contemporary artists. This award will be given to two honorees. Applicants can live any location worldwide (outside of a select few including Arizona).
Application Deadline: October 10, 2021 at 5:00 PM PST
Grant Amount: $10,000
The Center for Craft is offering a grant for mid-career artists, designers, makers, sculptures, and so on, who identify their practice within the field of craft. Applicants must be over the age of 21 years of age and must have residency in the U.S. for at least two years.
Application Deadline: October 4, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST
Grant Amount: $20,000
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