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Dear Little Bobby: Procrastinating Artist
I am inspired by artists who say “I’m going to write or paint this weekend”…
Best In Show
Art is not a eugenics program. We’re all mongrels with our own unique deformities, and…
Artistry Means Evolution
Mastery means knowing in your bones what you donʼt know. It also means form is…
Dear Rich: Can I Use Sheet Music as Part of a Crafts Product?
The question you’re wrestling with—whether the purchase of a copyrighted item permits you to use…
Reconnecting to History and Community through ‘Decolonizing Nature’
These vessels, or Acallis with which we express ourselves, are in essence bridges for dialogue…
Dear Little Bobby: Too Slow, Manilow?
Our modern civil rights movement needs as many people as possible to be themselves and…
How Theater Education Can Change the World
Guest Blogger Jeff Andersen: “We work with students in local classrooms for an entire year…
Peri Here: It’s Pyragraph Pledge Week!
Mainly what I’d say to my friend is this: Imagine a world where there is…
A Painter Who Became Allergic to Paint
My life turned upside-down, as I learned to cope with the sudden onset of these…
Dear Rich: I Never Got Paid for My Photo. Can I Sue?
My husband’s photo was chosen by a huge non-profit for a postcard. He signed a…
What’s Your Deal, Prism Bitch?
Our advice for aspiring musicians and artists: 1) Trust your instincts and find a project…
Dear Little Bobby: Doesn’t Feel Like Puppy Love
People breed puppies in their backyards and then sell them to pet shops for a…
3 Things That Make a Performance Unmissable
Over time, our choices start to form a theme, an overarching message to the world…
Not All Art Scales, Not All Businesses Should
Guest Blogger Maggie Vail: “Musicians are leaders. Music has been at the forefront of every…
Dear Rich: Do Interview Release Forms Expire?
I have signed and dated permissions forms that explicitly inform the participant that their recorded…
Native Voices Matter Now More Than Ever: How Sundance Inspired Me
Being surrounded by different indigenous people lit a spark, filled me with pride, and confirmed…
Dear Little Bobby: Compassion for Fascists?
I get very upset thinking about our president and how he mistreats people. This whole…
Trump, the HR Department and a New Hope for the Inexperienced
Now, because of one man, there is hope for me and others like me throughout…
Dear Rich: My Co-Writer Disappeared. How Do I License Our Song?
It sounds as if you and the composer—like Felice and Boudleaux Bryant—intended to combine words…
How to Talk to a Crowd: Public Speaking Tips
The most important detail for you to be clear about is who is in the…