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PublisherFeminist Press at T.H.E. City University of New York
ISBN-101936932296
ISBN-139781936932290
eBay Product ID (ePID)240558493
Product Key Features
Number of Pages136 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameYour Art Will Save Your Life
Publication Year2018
SubjectCounseling / Career Development, Business Aspects, Art & Politics, General, Popular Culture, Creativity
TypeTextbook
AuthorBeth Pickens
Subject AreaArt, Self-Help, Education
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight3.9 Oz
Item Length7 in
Item Width5 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2017-056599
Reviews"Offers modest and straightforward suggestions for surviving and thriving in creative endeavors." --Publishers Weekly "I've already recommended Your Art Will Save Your Life to all my students and friends. I myself consult it regularly, for discipline, inspiration, and wisdom. This book is crucial, and Beth Pickens is exactly the person to write it--tough, friendly, experienced, politically incisive, spiritually wise. A slim, necessary revelation." --Maggie Nelson, author of The Argonauts "A survival guide for the creatives among us." --Nicole Georges, author of Fetch: How a Bad Dog Brought Me Home "I'm so grateful for this book! I'm buying it for every single creative person in my life." --Ann Friedman, host of Call Your Girlfriend "If you are a person who needs to make art in order to function, this book is from your best, smartest, coolest, most insightful, wise, learned, practical, savvy, no-bullshit friend who knows you and loves you anyway." --Lucy Corin, author of One Hundred Apocalypses and Other Apocalypses "An electrically inspiring, politically fresh, and class-conscious guide for artists who wish to engage more deeply with their process, their careers, and their lives." --Michelle Tea, author of Modern Tarot "The self-help book every artist needs! Wish I'd had this book my entire life." --Ali Liebegott, author of Cha-Ching! "This funny, tender, totally usable guide provides a bundle of simple methods that will allow you to focus on creative projects, re-energize, grow joy, and take risks. Included here are reminders of how to practice generosity, overcome fear, build community, stay politically engaged, and most importantly, to start the important work of making some stuff. Few among us do not need to kick a few roadblocks out of the way, and this warm and lucid volume tells us how." --Harry Dodge, artist "Your Art Will Save Your Life is a big-hearted path forward for artists grappling with how to make art in our current climate. This book will serve as a life raft for anyone who wants to build a sustainable creative existence." --Karolina Waclawiak, Executive Culture Editor, Buzzfeed, "Humans have always turned to art for deeper insight into the weirdness of being human. Beth Pickens has dedicated her life to serving art and artists, and Your Art Will Save Your Life is an electrically inspiring, politically fresh, class-conscious, daringly personal, and profoundly empathetic guide for artists of all mediums who wish to engage more deeply with their process, their careers, and their lives."--Michelle Tea, author of Modern Tarot "The self-help book every artist needs! Wish I'd had this book my entire life." --Ali Liebegott, author of Cha-Ching!, "Your Art Will Save Your Life is the artist's guidebook to create, thrive, and survive amid any political shitstorm." --BUST Magazine "Offers modest and straightforward suggestions for surviving and thriving in creative endeavors." --Publishers Weekly "Every artist should have this on their bookshelf." --Book Riot "A dense, power-punch of info." --The Portland Mercury "A slim, necessary revelation." --Maggie Nelson, author of The Argonauts "If you are a person who needs to make art in order to function, this book is from your best, smartest, coolest, most insightful, wise, learned, practical, savvy, no-bullshit friend who knows you and loves you anyway." --Lucy Corin, author of One Hundred Apocalypses and Other Apocalypses "A survival guide for the creatives among us." --Nicole Georges, author of Fetch: How a Bad Dog Brought Me Home "I'm so grateful for this book! I'm buying it for every single creative person in my life." --Ann Friedman, cohost of Call Your Girlfriend "An electrically inspiring, politically fresh, and class-conscious guide for artists who wish to engage more deeply with their process, their careers, and their lives." --Michelle Tea, author of Modern Tarot "The self-help book every artist needs! Wish I'd had this book my entire life." --Ali Liebegott, author of Cha-Ching! "This funny, tender, totally usable guide provides a bundle of simple methods that will allow you to focus on creative projects, reenergize, grow joy, and take risks. Included here are reminders of how to practice generosity, overcome fear, build community, stay politically engaged, and most importantly, to start the important work of making some stuff." --Harry Dodge, Artist "Your Art Will Save Your Life is a big-hearted path forward for artists grappling with how to make art in our current climate." --Karolina Waclawiak, author of The Invaders, "Your Art Will Save Your Life is the artist's guidebook to create, thrive, and survive amid any political shitstorm." --BUST Magazine "Offers modest and straightforward suggestions for surviving and thriving in creative endeavors." --Publishers Weekly "A dense, power-punch of info." --The Portland Mercury "A slim, necessary revelation." --Maggie Nelson, author of The Argonauts "If you are a person who needs to make art in order to function, this book is from your best, smartest, coolest, most insightful, wise, learned, practical, savvy, no-bullshit friend who knows you and loves you anyway." --Lucy Corin, author of One Hundred Apocalypses and Other Apocalypses "A survival guide for the creatives among us." --Nicole Georges, author of Fetch: How a Bad Dog Brought Me Home "I'm so grateful for this book! I'm buying it for every single creative person in my life." --Ann Friedman, cohost of Call Your Girlfriend "An electrically inspiring, politically fresh, and class-conscious guide for artists who wish to engage more deeply with their process, their careers, and their lives." --Michelle Tea, author of Modern Tarot "The self-help book every artist needs! Wish I'd had this book my entire life." --Ali Liebegott, author of Cha-Ching! "This funny, tender, totally usable guide provides a bundle of simple methods that will allow you to focus on creative projects, reenergize, grow joy, and take risks. Included here are reminders of how to practice generosity, overcome fear, build community, stay politically engaged, and most importantly, to start the important work of making some stuff." --Harry Dodge, Artist "Your Art Will Save Your Life is a big-hearted path forward for artists grappling with how to make art in our current climate." --Karolina Waclawiak, author of The Invaders, "I've already recommended Your Art Will Save Your Life to all my students and friends. I myself consult it regularly, for discipline, inspiration, and wisdom. This book is crucial, and Beth Pickens is exactly the person to write it--tough, friendly, experienced, politically incisive, spiritually wise. A slim, necessary revelation." --Maggie Nelson, author of The Argonauts "A survival guide for the creatives among us." --Nicole Georges, author of Fetch: How a Bad Dog Brought Me Home "I'm so grateful for this book! I'm buying it for every single creative person in my life." --Ann Friedman, host of Call Your Girlfriend "If you are a person who needs to make art in order to function, this book is from your best, smartest, coolest, most insightful, wise, learned, practical, savvy, no-bullshit friend who knows you and loves you anyway." --Lucy Corin, author of One Hundred Apocalypses and Other Apocalypses "An electrically inspiring, politically fresh, and class-conscious guide for artists who wish to engage more deeply with their process, their careers, and their lives." --Michelle Tea, author of Modern Tarot "The self-help book every artist needs! Wish I'd had this book my entire life." --Ali Liebegott, author of Cha-Ching! "This funny, tender, totally usable guide provides a bundle of simple methods that will allow you to focus on creative projects, re-energize, grow joy, and take risks. Included here are reminders of how to practice generosity, overcome fear, build community, stay politically engaged, and most importantly, to start the important work of making some stuff. Few among us do not need to kick a few roadblocks out of the way, and this warm and lucid volume tells us how." --Harry Dodge, artist "Your Art Will Save Your Life is a big-hearted path forward for artists grappling with how to make art in our current climate. This book will serve as a life raft for anyone who wants to build a sustainable creative existence." --Karolina Waclawiak, Executive Culture Editor, Buzzfeed
Table Of ContentPreface Part One You're an Artist, Keep Making Art Election Aftermath Part Two Self Inventory FAQ during Oppressive Political Climates My Wish for You
Synopsis"A survival guide for the creatives among us." --Nicole Georges, author of Fetch: How a Bad Dog Brought Me Home As a teenager visiting the Andy Warhol Museum, Beth Pickens realized the importance of making art. As an adult, she has dedicated her life to empowering working artists. Intimate yet practical, Your Art Will Save Your Life helps artists build a sustainable practice while navigating the world of MFAs, residencies, and institutional funding., A candid and encouraging guidebook about creating art as political upheaval, censorship, and oppression become normal., A candid guidebook about art-making in the midst of oppression--"a slim, necessary revelation" (Maggie Nelson, The Argonauts ). Visiting the Andy Warhol Museum as a teenager, Beth Pickens realized that art was imperative for reflecting--and thus remaking--the world. As an adult, she has dedicated her life to arts nonprofits and consulting, helping marginalized artists traverse the world of MFAs, residences, and institutional funding. Writing in the aftermath of the 2016 election, Pickens reminds emerging artists that their art is more important than ever. She gives advice on fostering creativity and sustaining an innovative practice as conversations about grants, public programming, and arts funding in schools grow ever-more heated. Part political manifesto, part practical manual, this resource reminds us that art has always been a tool of resistance., A candid guidebook about art-making in the midst of oppression--"a slim, necessary revelation" (Maggie Nelson, The Argonauts). Visiting the Andy Warhol Museum as a teenager, Beth Pickens realized that art was imperative for reflecting--and thus remaking--the world. As an adult, she has dedicated her life to arts nonprofits and consulting, helping marginalized artists traverse the world of MFAs, residences, and institutional funding. Writing in the aftermath of the 2016 election, Pickens reminds emerging artists that their art is more important than ever. She gives advice on fostering creativity and sustaining an innovative practice as conversations about grants, public programming, and arts funding in schools grow ever-more heated. Part political manifesto, part practical manual, this resource reminds us that art has always been a tool of resistance., Partially a self-help book, partially a political manifesto, Beth Pickens combines practical advice for those seeking out a creative career while contextualizing it for the current time. As conversations about NEA grants, public programming, and arts funding for schools grow heated, this book is a great resource that also emphasizes the emotional/spiritual component of artmaking and draws from historical instances where art has been a tool of resistance Beth Pickens draws from years of working in arts non-profits and artist consultation, putting a friendly face to the often-intimidating world of grants, fellowships, and promotion
LC Classification NumberN71.P395 2018
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- 05 Oct, 2018
Worth the Read and the Experience
This is a very inspiring book for writers and all artists. She has a depth of empathy that she shares with the reader. Her suggestions are thought provoking and tap into your deeper reservoirs of creativity. It has helped me a geat deal.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Oct, 2021
Loved it
She’s a genius. I’m loving it so h hard.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
