As an artist, is it better to earn your living in a field related to your creative work? Unrelated to your creative work? Solely through your creative work? In our conversations with artists, we've asked: What's the best/worst day job you've ever had? Artists' answers often provide insight to the conundrum of how to make money while thriving as an artist. Among some of … [Read more...]
Poetry Month: My Party by Elizabeth Hughey
Here's our next poem commemorating National Poetry Month, My Party by Elizabeth Hughey (Poetry Fellow '08), a melody of Springtime memes: crystal decanters, party shoes, tea sandwiches. MY PARTY A girl only gets so many parties. Did you see my shoes? Did anyone notice my shoes? I wish I were drunk. When I shop for friends, I shop drunk. Will someone get over here and … [Read more...]