Hey Y'all! I'm writing this in great spirits, as we've just held a LINC steering committee meeting where smart people were sharing good ideas! The LINC steering committee is a group of artists, business folks, higher education instructors, community leaders, and others who advise the Arts Commission on the implementation of our LINC initiative. We gather every few months and I'm always recharged by our visits. Today we were talking about the Artist Ventures grant program, which will be available early next year to those interested in launching an arts-based business venture. You'll learn more about Artist Ventures, professional development, and more at the retreat in May. Moreover, you'll have lots of time to get to know fellow artists and re-imagine your future as an artist in South Carolina. We can't wait to see you there! Follow the great big link above to learn more and register!  |
Finding your 1000 True Fans
Kevin Kiley writes that with the support of 1000 True Fans (a fan who buys every thing produced by an artist) a person may turn his or her creative passion into a livable wage-producing career. To find out how this middle ground (between excess and poverty) is possible and how it may be reached, read more.
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Indie film festival returns to S.C.
Indie Grits, Columbia's premiere film event, focuses on Southern independent film and will show over 40 selections from April 15-19 at the Nickelodeon Theatre, 701 Center for Contemporary Art and the CMFA ArtSpace. The festival's director, Andy Smith, emphasizes that this year's programming is the strongest ever. Read on for more information about the event and descriptions of the films. |
