Announcement: The good news is after only 3 weeks, my Kickstarter fundraiser to help me get to the Arctic Circle 2019 Arts & Sciences Expedition residency is half-way to goal. My gratitude to those who have pledged is immeasurable.
This is a rare international opportunity for a Canadian artist to engage with other professionals from across the globe and different disciplines on climate change issues, such as rising ocean levels and the disappearance of coastal habitats. It's already an achievement for me to have been one of 26 selected
I'm happy to say we are going into the 7th day of my Kickstarter campaign to reach a goal of $7500 in pledges by March 31. This is a funding platform used for professional creative projects. I have developed this Kickstarter to help me get to the Arctic Circle 2019
Having raised funds and lobbied for social causes all my life, I hadn’t anticipated how hard it would be for me to ask for support from friends, family and community groups for my project. Its been made easier because I truly believe my art contributes to the larger global issue
After the glow of having been accepted out of hundreds of applicants for the amazing Arctic Circle Arts & Sciences Expedition Residency, I'm figuring out the logistics and expenses of getting 5000 kilometres from Ottawa, Canada, to Svalbard, Norway.
I\'m excited and feeling good about my Kickstarter video and webpage, where visitors can pledge $10 - $1000 with corresponding Thank You Gifts created out of the project being funded. This is an all-or-nothing campaign with a goal of $7500 by March 31st.
Using social media to sell artworks is no longer a new phenomena. That said, I recently have tried an on-line auction with ArtBomb.com (http://www.artbombdaily.com). Distribution is across Canada. There is a one time $75 administration fee, and a 50% commission on all sales. The starting bid is established by the
The "Business of Art for Visual Artists Workshop" is organized to facilitate participants ability to connect the dots that are relevant to identifying and accessing their audience. Hands-on activities with role-play exercises. The open workshop structure welcomes all levels, mediums and stages in career. Its a great start to the new
With little amounts of funding available for individual visual artists and hundreds of applicants, the reality has become that being selected feels like winning a lottery. Jurors have more excellent proposals from which to choose than are funds available. Reasons to apply, assuming the artist meets all the requirements are: 1. Helps
Planning for 2014 has already produced an invitation by the Vermont Art Centre, Artist Studio Residency Program in Johnston, Vermont, U.S., from March 30 to April 25. I'm grateful to be selected for this residency opportunity to exchange with international artists from different disciplines, geographies, and cultures. I've been assigned