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Success Isn't Always Accompanied by Self-Worth
Writer Taylor Renee Aldridge recently took Creative Capital's core professional development courses through the Kresge Fellowship program. Despite a wave of recent awards and recognition, she writes, "I have also developed a quiet guilt... where I find myself asking the questions, am I worth of all this support?" She wrote a blog post detailing her feeling of imposture, and how Creative Capital's professional development leaders helped her overcome it.
Check out October's webinars so you can feel confident about your career as an artist!
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Applying for Grants & Residencies
Tracie Holder is a filmmaker who has raised over $2 million for her projects from government agencies, private foundations and individuals. She'll teach you what she knows about writing grant proposals, including how to best describe your work, create context and make a compelling case that your work must be funded!
"Grant writing is a skill like any other, and one that I believe can be learned and mastered. When I write a grant, I have a game plan that guides my process." — Tracie Holder
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Monday, October 2, 2017
7:00pm—8:30pm EST; $25
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Creating a Marketing Strategy
Dread Scott is a master of marketing his artwork to bring about social and political change. He will teach you what he has learned over the years about how to build marketing strategies, and define your objective. The course will also include a number of effective case studies of artists who have used traditional and non-traditional strategies.
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Thursday, October 12, 2017
7:00pm—8:30pm EST; $25
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Learn Social Media for Artists
As an artist and Director of Marketing for the Carnegie Museum of Art, Brad Stephenson uses social media in his professional and artistic life. He'll share his skills with you to help you use social media to expand your audience and keep them informed about your practice.
"Artists should remember that they are a viable and important business that people need in their lives." — Brad Stephenson
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Monday, October 16, 2017
7:00pm—8:30pm EST; $25
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The Millay Colony Artist Residency
Based in Austerlitz, NY, the Millay Colony is a valuable asset to artists. Their residency program provides artists work and living space on their seven-acre property. Millay Colony also accommodates for collaborations and virtual residencies for those who can’t spend prolonged time away from home. Apply for their spring residency by October 1, 2018!
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| In the coming months, staff members will be traveling all over the country to host free Information Sessions where artists can learn more about the Creative Capital Award application process. All are welcome to join!
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21c Museum Hotel
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Louisville, KY
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September 27
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Redline
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Denver, CO
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October 3
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PhillyCAM
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Philadelphia, PA
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October 10
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The Lab
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San Francisco, CA
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October 11
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The Mistake Room
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Los Angeles, CA
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October 16
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The Luminary
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St. Louis, MO
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October 16
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Stony Island Arts Bank
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Chicago, IL
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October 17
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Arts Business Council of Nashville
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Nashville, TN
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November 3
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StageSource
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Boston, MA
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November 4
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UrbanGlass
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Brooklyn, NY
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November 8
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Austin Public
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Austin, TX
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November 13
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On the Boards
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Seattle, WA
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November 13
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Dallas Contemporary
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Dallas, TX
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November 14
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Portland Institute of Contemporary Art
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Portland, OR
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November 14
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MACLA
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San Jose, CA
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November 20
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