If something in your life no longer serves you, it is OK to let go of it. We sometimes fall into habits, going through the motions just because that’s what we’ve always done, even when those motions stop working the way they once did. Putting aside the pieces that are holding you back isn’t always easy, but it can be a freeing way to make positive change and see real growth. Consider whether there are some aspects to your daily life that have become habit and may not be working as well as they once did.
UNDERSTORY invites U.S. artists to submit conceptual work exploring the synthetic, the substitute, and the not-quite-real through materials, media, intimacy, sensation, and emerging technologies. Learn more at the website. Deadline is November 22.
Chulitna Lodge Wilderness Retreat offers creative professionals and researchers of all disciplines and experience levels the space, resources, and inspiration to create, explore, and reflect. To learn more and apply, visit the website. Deadline is November 28.
Explore traditional Mesoamerican codex painting through hands-on instruction in pigment preparation, amate paper techniques, and tlacuilo methods, combining historical practices, contemporary experimentation, and individualized artistic mentorship. Check the website for details. Deadline is November 30.
Praxis Center understands that a career in art requires the utmost discipline while also leaving room for free creativity. This isn’t an easy combination to pull off. That’s why we are here for artists, every step of the way, offering practical tools and skills to help navigate the art world. Give Praxis a try today and see how far it might 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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