by Carrie Brummer | Why do the Arts Matter?
“How nice for you to have an interest like art, but really, how are you going to make money from it?” So many people I have met have shared a similar story with me. One where well meaning parents, teachers, or other authority figures tell them that their interest in...
by Carrie Brummer | Why do the Arts Matter?
When school programming is cut, which kind of schools in the US cut the arts? Schools who don’t have the money. Why don’t they have the money? Their community cannot afford to pay more taxes to fund the school programs, to build new schools, etc. Similar situations...
by Carrie Brummer | Why do the Arts Matter?
It seems the relationship between art and money is popping up in our cultural psyche as of late. I just finished reading Make Art, Make Money*, which is why it’s on my mind. Funny enough several articles have come out in the past week that touch upon the relationship...
by Carrie Brummer | Why do the Arts Matter?
The Artist Strong Rewind This month, Artist Strong showcases the best of the best. Check in and see: have you missed out on the most read articles on Artist Strong? Read my popular interviews and strategies for your creative success. Sometimes, we need a reminder, or...
by Carrie Brummer | Why do the Arts Matter?
Today on Artist Strong we highlight another voice to help articulate Why Do the Arts Matter? We welcome Catherine Abbott, who has worked in a variety of arts organisations and institutions in Ireland, UAE and Oman. She is currently director of Jamann Arts Consulting...
by Carrie Brummer | Why do the Arts Matter?
Our culture is shifting. We are beginning to honor and recognize that the arts are important and valuable. And while this is awesome and amazing, we still have a lot of work today. One way we can all empower ourselves is through learning. Reading. And sharing. We are...
