Author Archives: Judi

Arts Marketing: Military Campaign or Hero’s Quest?

I recently re-read John McLachlan’s post on the quest for authentic arts marketing, and the comments it drew from other readers, and got me thinking. As I began to write my own comment, it got longer and longer and I … Continue reading

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The True Power of the Performing Arts

Ben Cameron offers us challenges and encourages hope.

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The Power of Vulnerability

Brene Brown shares her transformative experience:

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Music conducting child, or child conducting music? Who cares?

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A thoughtful response…

As many of us struggle with the senselessness and grief of so many tragic events, some inflicted by nature and others by human nature, it is helpful to hear from some of the people we respect as they process their … Continue reading

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11 Words for 2011

Thanks, Box of Crayons! Couldn’t have said it better myself…

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Is Poop Art? Is it Craft? Is it Eco-friendly?

I just discovered that my answer to the above question on LinkedIn (Posted by Wendy Rosen of the American Made Alliance ‘way back in April 2009) was selected as the “Best Answer”. I’ll take kudos wherever I can get them.  Seems … Continue reading

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Aurora Borealis

For meditating with your eyes open: Aurora Borealis timelapse HD – Tromsø 2010 from Tor Even Mathisen on Vimeo.

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Royalties and Resale Rights: Who benefits from artwork sales?

This is a thought-provoking message from CAR/FAC (Canadian Artists’ Representation/Le Front des artistes canadiens) that highlights one of the reasons that many visual artists, no matter how valuable their works may become, continue to live at poverty levels in Canada. … Continue reading

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Why we need creative people

Even in the face of yet another blow, a sense of humour and quality production values (and respect for copyright, of course) prevail in British Columbia’s cultural community …

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