How to be an artist and a parent? Greg Cook and Tim Devin (artists and parents, both) are gathering voices to discuss this very question. Two upcoming events geared towards creative folks (artists/musicians/you-name-it) who have kids will focus on the unique challenges of having children and an artistic career, and trying to make it all work. The first event (free and … [Read more...]
Greg Cook: Enchanted Forest in the Neighborhood
Greg Cook creates, writes about, critiques, documents, organizes makers of, and (if these previous verbs are any indication) is invested in art, here in Massachusetts. We caught up with Greg, creator of the arts journals Wonderland and New England Journal of Aesthetic Research, to ask about his projects, the different ways he engages the arts, and why both vigorous support … [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...]