2022 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival

July 20, 2022 at 3:24 pm

PURPOSE:The Department of Veterans Affairs annual arts competition recognizes the progress and recovery made through creative arts therapies and raises the visibility of the creative achievements of our nation’s Veterans. THE COMPETITION:Across the country each year, Veterans enrolled at VA health care facilities compete in a local creative arts competition […]

Guts to Live for Mental Health Awareness Month

May 17, 2022 at 2:30 pm

Artist Statement: I am an ambidextrous Painter/Drawer, Performer and Writer as well as a Neurological Nutritionist. When doing nutrition, I specialize in the Gut. I put this PDF together for our Mental Health Awareness Month. This presentation is a great place to find information and learn about healing your GUT. The […]

How to Make Homemade Gelli Plates

April 25, 2022 at 11:34 am

I think I’m confident in saying that regardless of anyone’s income, the vast majority of artists like to save money when purchasing their materials. This is no exception for anyone who uses Gelli plates for their printmaking. For those uninitiated with Gelli plates and printing, one coats a slightly sticky, […]

Exhibitions in 6×6 Format

April 11, 2022 at 12:32 pm

Something I try to do in hopes of promoting my artwork is entering exhibitions. I’ve fallen behind in this practice, but now that my living situation is stable once again, I am returning to doing this. Finding exhibitions that are affordable can be difficult, as I have little money to […]

Artist Opportunities

February 25, 2022 at 10:26 am

Want to get your artwork out there? Check out these opportunities! INTERSECTIONS @ GRAPHITE GALLERY AN OPEN CALL TO ARTISTS AFFECTED BY ONE OR MORE ASPECTS OF INTERSECTIONALITY: RACE, RELIGION, GENDER, ETHNICITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CLASS, CITIZENSHIP, ABILITY, AND MORE This juried show seeks to feature under-represented artists whose visibility and unique […]

Creative challenges on YouTube and Facebook via The Met

August 6, 2021 at 9:11 pm

TOTALLY FREE AND ON DEMAND Drop in anytime for a virtual session of an art-making series courtesy of The Met, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Thanks to Ghaddra for sending me this.

Hemingway and the Art of Dialogue

June 9, 2021 at 11:39 pm

FREE VIA HUGO HOUSE Hemingway and the Art of Dialogue Along with his awards and persona, Hemingway is also famous for his literary style, particularly his approach to dialogue. Complementing the PBS Hemingway documentary by Ken Burns and the corresponding KCTS 9 virtual event Hemingway: Misogynistic or Misunderstood? this course […]

A new federal internet discount program

May 20, 2021 at 2:05 pm

Need help with the costs of internet access? Discounts of up to $50 per month are now available through the national Emergency Broadband Benefit program to qualifying low-income households. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in collaboration with internet service providers, has launched a temporary program to help families and households […]