Approaching Art Events through the Lens of Accessibility
As we approach our 4th year of Touch the Art, I’m always humbled by how much there is still to learn. The Story Touch the Art began after a visit to the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) in 2019. That visit sparked a simple but powerful question: what if art spaces […]
Our Comprehensive Guide to the Nexus Grant Application
Are you new to grant writing? Grant writing is no easy task. Even if you’re an experienced writer, every application is different. The Nexus grant, launched by the City of Austin, is meant to fund new and emerging local small organizations, individual artists, and small arts businesses to produce creative public projects. This is an […]
Discussing Community Engagement with Miriam Conner
Be “In the Know!” about grant opportunities in the City of Austin! We want all artists to know about how to connect to opportunities that empower you to learn, grow and succeed as a professional. That’s why we’ve partnered with the City of Austin to provide assistance and spread the word about the Nexus grant. […]
How to Approach the Nexus Grant Application Questions
Let’s Break Down some Nexus Grant Application Questions Below we’ll be breaking down the first two short answer questions on the Nexus grant application. All of these questions are available to view on the City of Austin’s Nexus webpage. Remember, the Nexus grant is available to new and emerging local small organizations, individual artists, and […]
Watch our Grant Writing Workshop with Lys Santamaria
Be “In the Know!” about grant opportunities in the City of Austin! We want all artists to know about how to connect to opportunities that empower you to learn, grow and succeed as a professional. That’s why we’ve partnered with the City of Austin to provide assistance and spread the word about the Nexus grant. […]
Should Artists Get a Job?
Issue 20 featured artist and our resident advice expert, Elliot Liebman, thinks you should get a job. Well, kind of. Elliot’s experience as a touring musician brought him everything he ever dreamed of–except financial stability. In this issue, Elliot shares his venture into the world of 9 to 5 and how it’s actually helped him […]
Let’s Follow a Trend! Intermittent Fasting
This quarter’s trend: Intermittent Fasting! with Adam Brunell What is intermittent fasting? Well it’s pretty simple, it’s a period of time occurring at intervals in which no food or calories are consumed. You’re essentially switching between times of feeding and times of fasting. This can vary from person to person, as there are a lot […]
How Finances Can Impact Mental Health
Collaboration piece from five members of the MannMukti community. When we began to brainstorm about content for our money themed Issue 15, we knew how vital it was to include mental health in the conversation. Whether you have it or not, money has a major impact on how we feel about ourselves and our place […]
Dynamic Duo: How CMBXP Changed the Way I Think About Art & Business
As an artist and business owner, I often have to retrain my mind to not completely separate the two. Out of pure experience, I subconsciously relate my art with the creative, wacky, staying up all night type of fun. Business, on the other hand, gets a harsher critique. When I think about the “business things” […]
Creators Welcome
How Soma Vida and The Un.Inc champion human-centric business models. In June, we held our We Got Issues Celebration: Issues 13 & 14 at Soma Vida. The turquoise building and corresponding courtyard was a place I have come across many times, however one that I realized, I knew very little about. All that changed in […]