3 Truths of Art Activism

by | Why do the Arts Matter?

I’ve heard the following phrase way too many times: my art isn’t important unless it’s about social justice. Sometimes I hear it from people who email me, sharing some of the judgement and worth they feel about the value of creating art. Sometimes, I hear it from my...

What is arts funding?

by | Art Marketing, Why do the Arts Matter?

There’s been a lot of talk about arts funding lately. I want to think about it. What is it? What does it mean for people, for artists, for taxpayers? Let’s talk about that today. Hi, my name is Carrie on Artist Strong, and we’re going to dig into...

What are the benefits of drawing?

by | Why do the Arts Matter?

Hi, my name’s Carrie. Today, on Artist Strong, we are going to break down the benefits that I have discovered from building our skills in drawing. Drawing helps you see. Our brain has to deal with a whole lot of stimuli every day. Lots and lots of information is...

Why join an art challenge?

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We are currently in the middle of a 10-day art challenge in our Facebook group community called The Soulbrush Sessions. Hi, my name is Carrie, and today on Artist Strong we’re going to talk about the benefits of participating in art challenges like The Soulbrush...

How ART is an act of freedom

by | Why do the Arts Matter?

There are times in my life that I’ve felt disenfranchised. I’ve felt like I have no voice. I feel like there’s no one listening and I think that’s a lot of the reason I’ve found art in my life to be so important. It’s a way to...

Why Art Community Matters

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We’ve all felt it before: the pain of rejection. Sometimes it happens as we develop the artwork and a friend or family member offers unwanted advice. Other times our work is up for exhibit at a gallery, or for sale at an art fair. Somehow, we manage to overhear a...