Tag: artist community

Most artists assume residencies are decided by the strength of their portfolio. And in a way, that’s true  your work gets you through the first door. But once you’re inside, the conversation changes. Selection panels rarely debate whether someone can paint, sculpt, or conceptualize well. What they discuss instead are the subtler things that don’t always show up on a slide deck: clarity of thought, curiosity, adaptability, and whether your proposal feels grounded enough to actually come to life. Panels receive hundreds of strong applications, and by the time they sit…

You ever notice how some artists seem to get seen everywhere ,  not because they’re rich or famous, but because their work somehow travels? It pops up in group shows, zines, someone’s Pinterest board, even in a random café post. And then there’s you, scrolling, wondering how your work that feels just as good, maybe even better, seems to vanish into thin air after you hit upload. Here’s the truth no one admits: being seen isn’t about being lucky, or loud, or backed by cash. It’s about being findable. And findable…

You know that moment when you’re staring at your sketchbook or canvas and thinking, “Am I the only one doing this alone?” It’s a lonely kind of silence, the kind that doesn’t just sit in your studio but sneaks into your chest too. And if you’re a woman artist, that loneliness can feel sharper. It’s not just about having no one to talk to, it’s the extra layers ,  the invisible expectations, the tiny dismissals, the constant question of whether your work is being taken as seriously as you are. Here’s…

Your Portfolio Just Got a Digital Upgrade Once upon a time, an artist’s portfolio was a heavy binder, tucked under one arm and brimming with carefully mounted pieces. You’d hand it over with both hope and hesitation, wondering if anyone would truly see your work. Fast-forward to today, and things look wildly different. Your art can travel across continents in seconds, land in inboxes, DMs, and gallery submission forms, all thanks to technology. Tech hasn’t just made portfolio-building easier. It has completely rewritten the rules. From interactive websites to mobile-optimized galleries…