According to psychologist and author Elaine Aron, 15-20 percent of the population is “highly sensitive” and many of us are artists. She promises we don’t have a disorder just a need to nurture ourselves because of our tendency to be deep, overwhelmed because we perceive so much. Her book, The Highly Sensitive Person, is a life-changing read and has taught me that my sensitivity is also my gift and that I can succeed, not despite my sensitivity, but because of it. Aron, Elaine N. The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You. New York: Three Rivers Press, 1998.
Find Int'l residencies
A residency can offer time, space and sometimes even a stipend to do nothing more than make work. You could be the only artist on a mountaintop or among 50 artists from varied backgrounds in a bustling urban mecca, or something in between. Check out two new resources for finding a residency that will be added to the next printing of my book: Trans Artists: A free listing of international artist-in-residence programs.
Beltway Poetry Quarterly Resource Bank: Free listing of national and international residencies (at national parks, colleges or museums), artist colonies, and retreat programs.
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Welcome to my new blog! I’ll post enticing grant and residency opportunities, features with artists who are succeeding at the business of art, reviews of books I can’t live without and more. As a teacher and artist coach, I want to ensure that every second you spend writing a grant application pushes your art further into the world. This blog is where I’ll remind you of all the things you’re already doing right and offer tips and advice for how to streamline, prioritize and stay focused on not only making art but building your audience. Join me by subscribing to this blog via email. You can also join the conversation by "liking" The Artist's Guide to Grant Writing Facebook page and/or subscribing to my mailing list to receive occasional updates on tips and opportunities for your brilliant career.