Pause. Take a breath in for a count of four. Hold it for a count of four. Exhale for a count of four. Repeat until you begin to feel more still.
The world is a loud and busy place, and it is easy to feel like you’re swimming against one hell of a tide day in and day out. While it is an artist’s job to make sure you keep up-to-date about the best and latest opportunities, it’s also incredibly important to practice balance. Give yourself breaks, time to regroup, regenerate, renew. Then – and only then – will you be able to put your best foot forward in the art world.
Now that you’re a little more relaxed, here are a few opportunities to motivate and inspire.
Opulent Mobility 2024 invites art re-imagining disability as opulent and powerful. Submit by August 31st for the December exhibition. Accessibility and fee waivers available. Learn more by visiting the website. Submission deadline is August 31.
Willapa Bay AiR offers month-long, no-cost residencies for artists, writers, and scholars in a secluded yet communal setting. From April to October, it provides lodging, meals, and workspace for six residents each month. To learn more, visit the website. Deadline for applications is August 31.
True/False Film Fest invites applications for a five-week virtual residency culminating in solo installations at the 2025 True/False Film Fest. Open to emerging/mid-career artists, especially underrepresented voices. Visit the website for more information. Deadline for applications is September 1.
Praxis Center understands that the life of an artist can be intense. And we know that it’s all too easy to dive headlong into your career and forget to come up for air. We are here to remind you that balance is critical to success. Burnout never did anyone good. Make time for yourself so that you can make the most of your career.