Sometimes unhappiness creeps in quietly, disguised as restlessness, burnout, or a sense that something just isn’t right. It can be tempting to ignore it—to keep going, hoping things will shift on their own. But often, that quiet discomfort is a signal that something needs to change. Real growth begins when we listen. Whether you are experiencing some discontent or happy as can be, shaking things up promotes growth no matter what. Here are a few opportunities to get you moving in the right direction.
Locust Projects invites artists to apply for a chance to create ambitious work in the 625 sq ft Project Room with full support, budget, and curatorial guidance. Visit the website for more information. Deadline for applications is July 28.
The Pullman Yards Artist Residency pairs a regional and visiting artist to foster cross-cultural exchange, supporting film, visual arts, and new media within a dynamic, storytelling-driven creative hub. Learn more at the website. Application deadline is July 31.
The Nicholas Dahl Scholarship supports LGBTQIA+ artists under 30 with financial need, offering a funded, weeklong creative retreat in Provincetown during the off-season, including studio access, lodging, and workshops. To learn more, visit the website. Deadline is July 31.
Praxis Center believes that art comes from every facet of life – the good and the bad, the precious moments and the times we wish we could have skipped. The trick is to keep creating and keep finding ways to advance even when things feel heavy and difficult. And we’re here to help.
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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