Visit me at my new "home"
“Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.” You’ve heard that one before, right? Turns out that Twyla Tharp quote is true: I’m running away to Graphite, but I’ll be home in time for dinner.
Graphite Arts Center, Edmonds, WA
From May to mid-July, I will be the artist-in-residence at this brand-new arts center in Edmonds, Washington. While I’m there, I’ll offer mentoring to artists just starting their careers. I’ll also create a piece that will be shown during the “Intersections” exhibit, a group show by artists (like me) with intersectional identities.
“We Are Sacred and Necessary” (detail), by Rue Maia Oliver
And a bonus for me: Graphite is within driving distance for me, so I literally will have all the comforts of home, in addition to studio time in an expansive space. Curious?
Come visit with me during the “Intersections” reception: it’s Saturday, May 7th at 7pm. Looking forward to talking art with you soon!
Artist Trust At Large: south Sound-bound
Maybe I was intoxicated by the sunshine, but the University of Puget Sound was looking really good the other day. The art department's Kittredge Gallery, the Wheelock Student Center across the street... just charming.
Come see for yourself: I'll be upstairs in the student center for my Artist Trust At Large presentation next week! Details:
Remember, this event is FREE and open to artists of all disciplines. At previous presentations, I've met musicians, performers who perform traditional dances from India, sculptors and painters just to name a few. You're bound to have some interesting conversations with new people after the talk. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Spreading the good art word: Artist Trust at Large
Every once in a while, it's NOT who you know: it's WHAT you know. How can you find free money -- yes, FREE MONEY -- if you don't know it exists? And if you're friends with someone who needs money, how else are you going to keep us from mooching off you? (Kidding. Sort of.)
I can help with that! Starting in September, I'll be giving talks on artist resources and funding as an Artist Trust At Large speaker. We'll talk about:
- grants, fellowships and other awards -- basically, money that doesn't need to be repaid
- workshops on art business-related topics
- where to go for information like legal issues, emergency help and more
The Artist Trust At Large presentations will be in Seattle, Snohomish, Redmond, Bremerton, Tacoma and in two webinars. And these resources are for artists of all disciplines: visual artists, writers and other literary artists, film/media artists and performers of all kinds. More details as they develop!