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Neon Artist Meryl Pataky on Shattering Stigma in a Time of Crisis

Neon Artist Meryl Pataky on Shattering Stigma in a Time of Crisis

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In the past week, I’ve gone from being excited to surprised, yet calm and optimistic to confused and devastated. A global pandemic on top of a personal crisis is a tremendous load to handle within the span of seven days; and in the interim, my husband, Brock, and I have see-sawed between being the one to exist in a state of dread to remaining level-headed.  [...]
How Self-Isolation Fuels Creativity for Fiber Artist Windy Chien

How Self-Isolation Fuels Creativity for Fiber Artist Windy Chien

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We currently exist in a time of separation, where we are asked to be apart for the wellbeing of ourselves and others. As social creatures, it’s an unusual and uncomfortable circumstance; and thus, difficult to navigate. Retreats are one thing, being asked to take a sabbatical from human interaction for an extended period of time is another. For guidance, we [...]
COVID-19 Freelance Creative Survival Guide

COVID-19 Freelance Creative Survival Guide

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In the wake of COVID-19, it's difficult to not be overcome by fears of not being able to pay bills, not having a job to come back to, not being able to educate children staying at home, not being able to secure food, etc. We currently exist in a cancel culture with gigs being postponed left and right. Social distancing adds another level of stress; though[...]
How to Cope With the Effects of Coronavirus on the Gig Economy

How to Cope With the Effects of Coronavirus on the Gig Economy

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Uncertainty, instability and discomfort are certainly facts of life and there’s no person who understands this more than the creative entrepreneur. Those of us who earn a living—as independent contractors, as practitioners, as freelance artists, are self-funding creative projects, have several side hustles, or are in the service industry—not always knowing w[...]