Author Archives: Starry Night
Artist Residencies
There are times when a person may want to have the best of both worlds. What those two worlds inhabit completely depends on that person’s perspective. Since this is a common tug-of-war between the multiple combinations of wants, many organizations have already started to put pieces together for us as artists! They’ve tried to give us the best of both worlds […]
Throw Back Thursday!
Only on Thursdays will we show you what Starry Night Retreat used to look like. That is, before our Executive Director, Monika Proffitt, made it into the Southwestern paradise that it is today. Monika said, “Looking at those old images gives me chills,” She spent a lot of time and put a lot of elbow grease into making Starry Night […]
Why walk the plank of imitation when you can rebel?
Some people say that all ideas are a collaboration of imitations of things that you’ve already heard or seen before. So, in a way, no idea is “original.” But, I think that’s the beauty of it all; when you create something new you gain the ability to leave a mark on someone’s life. On the other hand, when someone else inspires you, your imaginary paths tie imaginary knots.
“Ma! I want to go to that Art Fair!”
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” yes, that’s true, and so is inspiration. Some people can pick up a pencil and glance at a blank sheet of paper, and the emptiness of the paper does it for them. Some, on the other hand, find the recipe to theirs by going to galleries- and more exciting of all, art fairs.
From One Artist to Another: Start Spring Strong
Let’s make March a great month! After all, I need something to get me through this treacherous winter (any Midwest or east coast person will know what I’m talking about). Great news for artists. For anymore who missed our previous deadline for Exposure, do not fret. We have extended the deadline to MARCH 15th! Remember, we do not require an […]
Diving into a Social Business
Ever wondered how organizations are born, or what an entrepreneur’s creative process is like? Or what the difference really is between a 501(c)3 nonprofit and an company like an LLC? Don’t you need to have a bunch of money before starting a business? Don’t you need a bunch of donations to start a nonprofit? These are questions that often come […]
Exposure NYC Application Deadline Approaching
Frieze week in New York is only a few months away, which means that the deadline for Exposure NYC is also coming up fast. March 1st to be exact. And, why should you care? This is a huge opportunity for all emerging artists. Some reasons to consider applying for the program- you will: Receive end to end exhibition and portfolio presentation […]
