Building a creative life right now takes equal parts imagination and endurance. The path isn’t always clear, and the pressures, whether financial, emotional, or practical, are real. But artists have always found ways forward, shaping meaning out of uncertainty and carving space where none existed before. This is a place to keep that momentum going. This is a place to stay curious, stay connected, and keep moving, even when it’s hard.
bEam arts international residency for up to five artists offers studio access, optional housing, mentorship, workshops, exhibitions, critiques, city visits, promotion, and opportunities to network, exhibit, and sell work. Learn more at the website. Deadline for applications is April 30.
The Seattle Prize revives historic patronage, giving artists time, funding, studios, and mentorship to create ambitious work free from commercial pressure, building a public collection that celebrates human-centered, enduring art. For more information, visit the website. Deadline is April 30.
The Bed-Stuy Create & Connect Fund offers up to 20 annual $1,500 micro-grants supporting community-driven creative and civic projects that foster connection, wellness, and local impact in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Check out the website for details. Deadline is May 1.
Praxis Center understands the challenges of building a life in the art world – but we also know it is entirely possible. We’ve seen our community soar in ways even they may not have dreamed possible. Give Praxis a try and see how far it can take you.
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.
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