Artspark Update

Taking Pause and Giving Thanks

Late November, with its shorter days and increasingly long nights, calls for rest and reflection. But with 24/7technology and always being “in the loop” of life, work and communications, it’s a challenge to step back and relax into the bounty of life in the moment and…

Big Changes In Today’s Art World: Crisis or Opportunity?

ARTISTS FIRST!

Across the breakfast table at an Oakland cafe, my friend and colleague’s eyes fill with tears. “I’ve been so worried about my films. I haven’t been able to finish the last one… I miss it so much.” My own eyes blur with tears.

ArtSpark Manifesto

The word manifesto traces its roots to the Latin manifestum, which means clear or conspicuous. A manifesto is a public…

Business Model Canvas for ARTISTS

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Rujeko, Burgy, Steph and Christy @ArtSpark Business Model Canvas for Artists workshop 9/14 Photo by Andrew Fearnside[/caption]

Resource ThuRsdays: Linked In #3, Best Practices for Artists

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Resource ThuRsdays: Linked In #2, for Nonprofit Organizations

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