If you want to publish your first book and launch a career as a nonfiction writer, then Pagan Kennedy (Fiction/Creative Nonfiction Fellow '10) may have a few ideas for you. A widely published writer, Pagan is getting ready to teach a year-long, "MFA-level" course at the Grub Street writers' service organization called the Nonfiction Career Lab (applications accepted until by … [Read more...]
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Cristi Rinklin: Diluvial
Cristi Rinklin (Drawing Fellow '10) is creating a mesmerizing installation for the Currier Museum of Art in NH, a transparent frieze mounted on floor-to-ceiling windows with walls of accompanying imagery. Here, she discusses the installation (called "Diluvial"), her campaign on USA Projects to support the exhibition, and her work and life as an artist with a flood of creative … [Read more...]
Vote Now for the New England Art Awards
Vote early and often in the New England Art Awards! (Actually, vote just once: "Cheaters will be banished," says the voting announcement.) Organized by Greg Cook and the New England Journal of Aesthetic Research, the New England Art Awards honor art made in this region - perfectly in line with the blog's Yokelist beliefs. Now in its fourth year, the Awards include such … [Read more...]
How Much Art Do You Give Away?
Artists and creative individuals are often asked (or decide) to make their work available for free. ArtSake guest blogger Bren Bataclan, for instance, gives away all of his Smile Boston Project paintings; playwright Charles Mee makes the full texts of his plays available online for other artists to "remake." Others might choose to not share any work without direct … [Read more...]
Getting More Out of Getting Online
We're delighted to welcome artist-entrepreneur Jessica Burko to share keen insights into optimizing your online presence as an artist. Getting More Out of Getting Online by Jessica Burko So, you make stuff. You are an artist/designer/craftsperson/artisan. You also have a blog/website/online shop and frequently update your Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn/Pinterest … [Read more...]