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“After all, what can we ever gain in forever looking back and blaming ourselves if our lives have not turned out quite as we might have wished?” -Kazuo Ishiguro, The Remains of the Day Often, things do not turn out the way we imagine or plan. Life … [Continue reading] about Have Things Worked Out the Way You Imagined They Would?
It’s a frenetic time of year. But don’t let that stop you from looking out for your next opportunity. Whether it’s a funding source, an open call for exhibition or residency and more, there are so many ways to make sure you keep reaching for the next … [Continue reading] about How Do You Keep It Up During The Holidays?
“it is a bitter thing to be the disposable animal, a bitter thing.” -Louise Glück, The Wild Iris A friend had mice in her house. For weeks, she let them stay, listening to their minuscule scratches as they scrambled through their lives in the … [Continue reading] about How do You Think About This Complex Part of Life on Earth?
Here in the northeast, the cold has descended. It’s time to hunker down, button up and settle in for the long winter. Quiet seasons like this are a perfect time to do some research into opportunities that can further your career and your artistic … [Continue reading] about It May Be Cold Outside But The Opportunities Are Heating Up
“I have always wanted to write a book that ended with the word ‘mayonnaise.” -Richard Brautigan, author of Trout Fishing in America, which does, indeed (spoiler alert), end with the word “mayonnaise.” If you were to write your life story up to this … [Continue reading] about How Would You Tell Your Story?