Author: Ruth Singer
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Being, Giving and Organising Artist Support
My understanding of artist support and all the nuances of it come from three different angles: I work as a mentor and run artist development and support groups. I have mentoring and coaching and have done so for many years. I have worked in or alongside organisations offering support and researching support needs. Each different…
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My artist support toolkit
These are the things I like to have in my toolbox to use when I need them. I have learned over many years what works best for me. Connecting and conversations is vital for me. I work better if I am connected with others and able to reflect and share. I don’t always remember these…
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Seeding ideas
We shared resources and materials for our retreat weekend. Gillian sent seeds from Fife, along with a sheet of nice paper, which I split into four and made four pieces for the other members of the group. The seeds are the stored energy that we need to keep our artist practice moving – the support…
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Bagel as artist support
In one session, we made bagels together, over zoom. This helped cement our food-related metaphors for artist support. This is my version of artist support structures built around a bagel recipe. Bagel as artist support or artist support as bagel Start with a large container of your creativity flour To the container of creativity add…
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Reflections on artist support
Why is artist support so important to you? How has it helped you? The most powerful support I have had for my creative practice has been mentoring and talking with peers. In the early part of my career I worked in shared studios and spent a lot of time travelling to craft fairs and trade…
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What does artist support mean to me?
My thoughts on artist support and what challenges face artists in feeling supported
Artist Support Recipes 