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New Mexico is Not Just a Desert

Posted by on June 05, 2014 in Residency, Truth or Consequences | Comments Off on New Mexico is Not Just a Desert

The option to go explore the beautiful sceneries of New Mexico is one of the cherished aspects of coming to Starry Night Retreat. Away from the city’s hustle & bustle, the whooshes from cars driving past you transform into the whooshes of the wind. The only skyscrapers are the dominating hills of the region, & the geographic views of nature provide […]

5 Tips On Progressing as an Emerging Artist

Posted by on June 03, 2014 in Career Development, Productivity | Comments Off on 5 Tips On Progressing as an Emerging Artist

If you were to Google the definition of progress, the majority of the definitions would say it was a “forward or onward movement towards a destination.” “Onward movement” being the key words there. So, as a creative, what paths can you take to propel you forward? We believe that progress is constant, but as emerging artists, we have to be sure and take the right […]

How We Link Effort With Optimal Outcome

Posted by on May 29, 2014 in Art Fairs, Exposure Program, Productivity | Comments Off on How We Link Effort With Optimal Outcome

You’ve got a goal. You’ve got an idea. You’ve got a plan. A good plan, however, what is a good plan without its resources? As emerging artists, one of the struggles we face is to get noticed. But these days, attention comes with a price, realistically and figuratively speaking.This is where resourcing becomes key. Starry Night Exposure, is an artist […]

Would Success Taste The Same If It Were Easy?

Posted by on May 27, 2014 in Art Fairs, Career Development, Exposure Program, Productivity | Comments Off on Would Success Taste The Same If It Were Easy?

Have you ever seen a slideshow displaying the memorable moments of someone else’s life? Have you ever wanted to be the person in those photos? I have, and I chuckled to myself. Imagine if life were just that easy… If all that we wanted was just handed to us on a gold platter and displayed neatly in a slideshow. Imagine how immensely […]

Is Making Sense Always Important?

Posted by on May 24, 2014 in Career Development, Productivity | Comments Off on Is Making Sense Always Important?

No. There, I said it. Is making sense really always important? 100% of the time, all 365 days, 24 hours a day? Sounds a bit absurd when it’s put that way, no? So let’s just entertain the thought for now that no, it’s not all that important. Imagine if all our decisions were based off of rationality. Imagine if we never […]

Hard Work DOES Pay Off! #TBT

Posted by on May 22, 2014 in Productivity, Residency, Truth or Consequences | Comments Off on Hard Work DOES Pay Off! #TBT

Starting with a handful of resources, our founder Monika Proffitt worked hard with her team to collaborate & build the Starry Night Residency. This means that desired results are indeed possible if you’re willing to put some blood & sweat into it! Here’s to appreciating change and to shining some light on the fruits of your effort! We are proud to […]

The Surprising Way to Foster More Creativity in Your Life

Posted by on May 20, 2014 in Career Development, Productivity | Comments Off on The Surprising Way to Foster More Creativity in Your Life

Being a “yes” person has it’s perks, but having a different perspective may actually create more time for your ideas to bloom.