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MINDSET: Commit to Your Craft
Choosing to take your art seriously can be an act of courage. Are you up for it?
Jessica Stanley
Oct 167 min read


What Does Your Success Look Like?
Defining what success in your art career means to you.
Jessica Stanley
Oct 168 min read


Charting Your Course with SMART Goals
Craft your career with intention. Setting SMART Goals can help you move forward in a direction you want to go.
Jessica Stanley
Oct 164 min read


The Community Canvas: Using Micro-Murals to Launch Public Artists and Brighten Neighborhoods
In 2018, a friend of ours sent my husband (then boyfriend) Christian, a call for artists for an electrical box project in an area called...
cstanleycreative
Sep 18, 20259 min read


Minding Your Ps and Qs: Understanding the Difference Between RFPs and RFQs in Public Art
Learn the difference between RFPs and RFQs in Public Art
Jessica Stanley
May 5, 20255 min read


The Problem With Public Art RFPs (And What We Can Do About It)
Learn how RFPs impact the arts ecosystem, and what steps both artists and administrators can take to create fairer, more sustainable opportunities.
Jessica Stanley
May 5, 202510 min read


Coloring In the Gaps: The True Value of Public Art for Communities
Public art is more than decoration—it fosters pride, connection, and growth in communities. Learn why it’s a powerful tool for lasting impact.
Jessica Stanley
Apr 29, 20256 min read


Digging For Opportunities: How to Find Public Art Calls
Discover how to find public art calls and opportunities. Tips for artists on searching call for entry sites, connecting with Main Street organizations, galleries, and staying updated on new public art projects.
Jessica Stanley
Apr 27, 20255 min read


Read Public Art Calls Like a Pro: What to Look for First
Learn how to quickly scan public art calls, spot red flags, and find the opportunities that fit your skills, goals, and budget.
Jessica Stanley
Apr 26, 20256 min read


Pausing Before You Apply: Is Public Art Right For You?
Is applying for public art projects right for you? Before you dive in, do a self-check to see if Public art ia good fit for your practice.
Jessica Stanley
Apr 20, 20254 min read
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