November 27, 2024 | Issue 107

Your Path to Thriving

REJUVENATE

self-care offerings

CONNECT

opportunities that bring people together

ELEVATE

tips from experts

REJUVENATE

LAST CHANCE FOR INFO SESSION

Join: Mindfulness Collaboratory: Leading by Intention

The Mindfulness Collaboratory, created by Dr. Esmilda Abreu and Rhonda Schaller, MPS, MBSR from Pratt Institute, invites you to learn about our upcoming program, The Mindfulness Collaboratory: Leading by Intention. This program focuses on contemplative leaders setting intentions to create resilient artistic communities through individual meditation skill share, collective support, and mindful leadership. Participants will meet over the course of 2025 to learn, meditate, discuss, grow, and lead together.

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Read: Op-ed Are You Too Old for the Artworld?


This piece reflects on the recurring critique that "most art is bad," exploring how personal tastes, shifting trends, and broader cultural influences shape this perception. It highlights frustrations with current art trends while suggesting that change and creativity persist in less obvious places. Ultimately, the piece invites readers to question their biases and seek out new artistic experiences for a more nuanced perspective.

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Mindfulness Activities

Daily Meditation & Contemplative Practice Offerings: Breathing breaks, reflection journaling, monthly morning practice, midweek mantras, mindful drawing, and meditation. This is a virtual offering from Pratt Institute and is free & open to all.

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ELEVATE

Read: How artists are leveraging emerging technologies to realize their wildest dreams


This article from Art Basel explores how artists leverage technology, from AI to blockchain, to redefine creativity. It highlights collaborations with Nifty Gateway Studio (NGS), a platform enabling ambitious digital projects like Refik Anadol’s AI-driven art at MoMA and Sasha Stiles’ poetry coauthored with AI. NGS simplifies art access, making it inclusive and participatory. Read more for insights into evolving digital art practices.

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESILIENCY ACTION

A small action that you can do to help you prepare and survive an emergency!


Gather an emergency kit

A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. Take a few minutes to collect items suggested by Ready.gov that you already have and order what you don't have. Available in multiple languages.

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Apply: SUNY New Paltz MFA: Dream Big Without Crushing Debt

SUNY New Paltz offers nationally ranked, intensive two-year MFA programs in six disciplines, supported by top-tier facilities and the Dorsky Museum of Art. With 90% of students receiving financial aid and all out-of-state MFA students granted tuition waivers, the program emphasizes affordability. Faculty are renowned artists, and graduates succeed as creators, educators, and administrators, benefiting from proximity to NYC and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Apply: Roman J. Witt Residency Call For Proposals

The 2025–2026 Roman Witt Residency, hosted by the University of Michigan's Stamps School of Art & Design and Museum of Art, invites emerging and established artists to develop site-responsive work exploring themes of national identity, memory, and the 2026 U.S. Semiquincentennial. Residents receive honorarium, housing, and workspace. Proposals must prioritize collaboration, engaging with the campus community through workshops, lectures, and project development.

Deadline: December 15, 2024

Honorarium: $20,000

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CONNECT

Apply: The Aftermath Project

The 2025 1492/1619 American Aftermaths Grant is now open for submissions. This grant supports working photographers worldwide who explore the legacies of colonialism and enslavement in the U.S. and their contemporary impact. Four finalists will also receive $5,000 each. Applicants must submit a two-page proposal, a portfolio of up to 30 images, a bio, and a signed application form. Full-time students are not eligible.

Deadline: December 1, 2024

Grant Amount: $25,000

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Monthly Meet-up

Connect with artists and administrators in the Artists Thrive community!

Monday, December 16th 4-5pm ET


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Check out our new National Resource Hub!

This ever-growing resource center covers various topics, offers resource guides, videos, and articles, and allows you to add your own resources!

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Apply: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants

The Foundation for Contemporary Arts' Emergency Grants program offers urgent funding to U.S.-based visual and performing artists facing sudden opportunities or unexpected project expenses. Artists working in the U.S. or abroad should review guidelines before applying. Travel-related cultural exchange expenses in eligible countries may also qualify for funding.

Deadline: December 4, 2024

Grant Amount: $500 - 3,000

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Apply: Art Omi Residencies

Art Omi: Music and Dance residencies are open to professional musicians, composers, dancers, and choreographers worldwide. Applicants must submit recent work samples, biographies, and relevant narratives. Residencies foster collaboration, experimentation, and community building. Art Omi provides free lodging and meals but does not cover travel. Music focuses on individual applications, while Dance emphasizes process over performance.

Deadline: January 2, 2025

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Join Our Community Forum

Artists Thrive now has it's own community forum! Join conversations with other artists, arts educators, arts administrators, etc.

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