by Carrie Brummer | Why do the Arts Matter?
I’m so pleased my friend B discovered this opportunity at Gulf Photo Plus for last weekend. We were fortunate to take a photography course from Artist Brooke Shaden, a photographer who creates ethereal, fantasy-inspired imagery. (Her artwork is seriously worth...
by Carrie Brummer | Why do the Arts Matter?
As many of my readers know I have been truly inspired and excited by the creativity that I personally generate through Pinterest. Yet, despite being quoted in an article about my support for the site as well as promoting it on this blog, all the talk on copyright...
by Carrie Brummer | Why do the Arts Matter?
Besides Artist Strong, I write for a blog called A Hopeful Sign. It has a wonderful, wonderful community of people who contribute articles and share hope with others. It is a means of encouraging resilience in others and celebrates the good we often push by the...
by Carrie Brummer | Why do the Arts Matter?
Last week I spoke about the art show my students set up. Today I watched it disassemble. And while I’m relieved the work is over it feels bittersweet. The kids work hard (and so do I!) to showcase their art and make it visible to people who may not even realize...
by Carrie Brummer | Why do the Arts Matter?
An Art Show It is one thing to make your art and enjoy the finished product. It is an entirely different experience to celebrate your work and make an active choice to put it on display to showcase your time and effort. This weekend I’m watching students put...
by Carrie Brummer | Why do the Arts Matter?
This weekend I’m chaperoning students in a Fine Arts Festival. The goal is for students to experience a mini workshop, which is a loosely structured art-making experience. It is evident to me the two women who conducted this activity have spent an enormous...
