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Thriving Stories
Below is a growing collection of stories from organizations and artists across the country that align with the self-assessment survey.


What Generosity Means To An Artist
by Jessica McCambly Generosity has been indivisible from my experience of being an artist. I cannot personally separate the two. I have...
The Snowball Effect of Sharing
Ali Groves describes how small acts of generosity can snowball into more significant shifts in the ways artists work together, share...
Sharing Knowledge through a Community of Artists - Chris Parmelee relates how producing and sharing
Chris Parmelee relates how producing and sharing knowledge is one of the best things a community of artists can do to expand their...
Building a Network of Support
Artist Margie Livingston shares how she has intentionally cultivated a network of artists that she depends on for support.


Knowing What a Life as an Artist Can Look Like
Diane Scott shares her first-hand experience with the importance of showing artists real examples of what making a life as an artist can...
Rural Artist Uses Social Media to Reach a Broader Community
Tessa Dallarosa from Laramie, Wyoming describes how, as an artist working in a rural setting, social media is one of her biggest...
Knowing When It’s Not Right
Artist Tim Nolan describes trusting your gut and turning down opportunities that aren’t a good fit.
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