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Brand Begins with Belief: Artist-Friendly Authentic Expression
By Emma Tuftin
Creating an authentic brand goes so much deeper than a logo or words on a webpage. It’s an opportunity to truly understand yourself and what drives you to create.
The Art of the Ask: Creative Approaches to Fundraising
By Jennifer Vosters
With a little creativity and a lot of community, raising money for your arts org can be an opportunity to showcase what you do best and have a good time…
Integrating a Community-Based Practice into Your Art
By Witt Siasoco
You have the power to transform the world through your art. Here’s a guide for how to get started engaging your community.
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Arts and Wellness
What does connecting arts programming to wellness actually look like in practice? These guides featuring organizations across the Midwest showcase the wide variety and impact of creative programming that targets wellbeing.
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Your Brain Loves This: How Art and Nature Rewire Us for Connection
By Sarah Nassif
How hands-on creative experiences rooted in nature can reduce stress, spark connection, and support individual and community wellbeing.
Arts and Wellness
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5 Tips for Connecting Your Arts Programming to Wellness
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Healing After Service: How to Build Wellness Through Veteran Art Programs
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Creativity on Call: A Guide to Starting Arts Programs in Hospitals
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“Creativity begets creativity. When we engage with great work, we set a higher standard for our own work.”
– Roxane Gay, author
“Creativity begets creativity. When we engage with great work, we set a higher standard for our own work.”
– Roxane Gay, author