What about those moments when you find yourself in a seemingly impossible bind? When you are confronted with reality in a way that sits entirely sideways to how you have been viewing your daily life? For everyone, this is a reality that tends to catch up from time to time, and for artists who are building and managing their own careers, it is something that can feel like a total derailment. But it is important to remember that every moment is simply that – a moment. It is not a life sentence, it is not a final decision. There is always the next moment, and the next after that – and in every one of these you have the power to turn things back around.
Maison Les Buis is a peaceful countryside retreat in Charente, France, offering artists and writers time, space, and community to rest, reflect, and create freely—without pressure, in a simple, welcoming, not-for-profit environment. Learn more at the website. Deadline is May 1.
AiR 351 is a nonprofit visual arts residency in Portugal fostering international exchange, research, and community. Hosting global artists, it offers studios, mentorship, partnerships, and public programs in Cascais and Torres Vedras. For more information, visit the website. Deadline is May 3.
The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity Indigenous Arts Thematic Residency offers a three-week residency teaching hands-on hide tanning, from fleshing to finishing, through workshops, cultural learning, and peer exchange. Includes Open Studios. Open to Indigenous artists 18+, with time for practice, collaboration, and exploration. Visit the website for details and to apply. Deadline is May 6.
Praxis Center is at the heart of what it means to be a working artist in today’s art world. That means we understand that art and artists do not exist in a vacuum, rather thy are part of an infinitely complex system. But we also know that, with the right resources, patience, determination, and hard work, you absolutely can succeed.
Brainard Carey is an author, artist and educator. He is the director of Praxis Center for Aesthetics and is currently faculty at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. He has written seven books for artists, including Making it in the Art World. His seventh book, The Problems in the Art World: An Artist’s A-Z Action Guide, is available now.
Photo credit: AIR 351