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I met a young graffiti artist at a party a few months back, only I didn’t know he was a graffiti artist. We gradually became friends, shared stories, shared art, and eventually he revealed his secret life to me.
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Katya Crawford, curator of the exhibition “From the Ground Up: Design Here + Now,” answers questions about architectural and cultural landscapes in ABQ.
As the final week of Revolutions Int’l Theater Fest begins, Erin Phillips clarifies why she does theater: “Relish the work created by your tribe.”
But here’s the thing: in the music marketplace, being highly talented is not the destination point—it’s the departure point. It’s your ticket to entry.
When I do travel, I let my clients know in advance and often I work out a reduced workload during that time.
MorningStar and Kevin helped bring Drunktown’s Finest to the screen, a gritty film portraying life in Gallup, New Mexico–dubbed “Drunk Town, USA” by 20/20.
Bob Messinger offers specific tips for rewriting a screenplay to make it more producable as an indie film.
When I graduated, I did what I imagine every film student does: I tracked down anyone I could find that was even tangentially related to the business and asked them what I should do next.
Selling online basically comes down to selling a photograph and describing the piece in a way that makes it sound special and unique.
Revolutions is very much alive, and Tricklock Company is holding on to the reins, enjoying the ride without any intention of trying to tame it.
Are you at a loss as to what to wear to all your artsy-fartsy functions? Well, I’m here to help you demystify the best fashion choices for you.
Self-Employed Happy Hour is back! After an incredibly fun 15 episodes last fall, we took a month off to breathe and kicked off our second season this week.
All creative endeavors require some vulnerability. When my mouth is open wide I am vulnerable and some beautiful creativity emerges.
A moment of clarity came after I turned 30—I could barely bend down to plug in my pedal board and my guitar felt like an anvil hanging around my neck.
Jack Dagger taught me everything I know about knife throwing but most importantly, his philosophy on building a marketable act: Entertain the people.
And I would have to explain that no, I am not that Alexander Payne, though yes, I do like his movies, and no, I don’t want to make the next “Election.”
Keep it frugal: brush your teeth and feed yourself on the cheap. Starving artist hacks, go!
Collaboration is challenging, and fraught with the potential for misunderstanding. Therefore it’s extra important to be as clear as possible.
Guest Blogger Jeremy Osbern talks equipment, methods, and results on the making of his recent music video for Kansas City band Shy Boys.
Total satori. Chemically induced. I had figured it out. Drinking was the secret to dealing with this fucked up lifestyle.
Juli Hendren of ABQ’S Tricklock Theatre Company sets the stage for Revolutions, an international theater festival she’s spent the last year curating.
I’ve never been quite comfortable with the word “fan.” It’s always seemed to conjure an artificial hierarchy. House concerts have changed that.
Our new background art, “Contemplation” by Veree Parker Simons, is featured in the upcoming exhibition at 516 ARTS, From the Ground Up: Design Here + Now.
I’ve chosen my favorite Pyragraph posts from the past year. So many dope contributors and so many killer stories make choosing only a fist-ful difficult!
As if “making it” wasn’t enough, after a life-changing internship Nana Onishi finally found her true path. She became the gallery owner of Onishi Gallery.
GET IT OVER WITH AND MOVE THE FUCK ON (could we call it GIOWAMTFO?) keeps you moving. It keeps you practicing your art, and who doesn’t love that?
A recording is an opportunity to use a much bigger and more ambitious sonic palette than you would have access to in a typical live situation.
Edie Everette shows what it’s like to make gingerbread with famous artists.
I’ve seen a friend literally get hit by a truck and end up $7,000 in debt from medical expenses despite having a plan through the Affordable Care Act.
Guest blogger Justin Stang of Science! raised $1,600 in about a week, stickered up the van with ads, and headed out on tour prepared for anything.
While we mostly run on fumes, we do have costs. Please help us set a foundation for sustainability in 2015 by subscribing to Pyragraph Premium.
Let’s face it. No one is lining up at your studio door on Thanksgiving to get killer art deals on Black Friday. Here’s how to make those holiday sales.
Today, I check out the Bandojo app. Spoiler alert: It’s simple to use, it’s fun, and people with any experience level in music can enjoy it.
Berlin-based headshot photographer Chris Marxen recalls the educational awfulness of being the official amusement park photographer.
At some point my gender struggle became more important than being a musician. I needed to break up the band—this band of one that was fighting all the time.
My most important secret is the Pomodoro Technique, a time management system that a guy named Francesco Cirillo came up with.
