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Freebie Friday: Social Media Strategy
Happy Freebie Friday! Social media can be a great way to get your art practice noticed, without even leaving your studio. It is also a fickle creature. Knowing what, and when to post is key to getting the most engagement. There are a few tricks that we have learned to keep a growing audience on social media. Download the pdf […]

Freebie Friday: Interview with Ehren Clodfelter
You know what day it is! For today’s Freebie Friday, we wanted to share an interview we did with Brooklyn based artist, and former Artist In Residence, Ehren Clodfelter. We talked about what it means to be a “real” artist, what type of work he creates, the relationship between art and self, and why, no matter what new ideas pop up, he […]

Freebie Friday: Artist Statement
It’s Freebie Friday! Writing about yourself and your work can be tricky. We often just want to let the work speak for itself. But, having an artist statement gives the viewer, reader or listener a chance to understand what the themes or methods are behind your work. This Friday we have a list of tips to help you create your best artist […]

Freebie Friday: Image Description Sheet
Hello again for another Freebie Friday! Today we have a guide to help you create a description sheet to accompany your artwork. We see a lot of applications come in, whether it be for the Residency or the Exposure Program, and we always ask for samples of your work. It is so important that anytime you send samples of your […]

Freebie Friday: It Takes Courage
Happy Freebie Friday! We thought you could use a friendly reminder from Matisse this week. “Creativity takes courage.” So, be kind to yourself. Download it, print it out, hang it up, and pass it along to a friend! What’s happening at Starry Night? We are so glad you asked! The summer session at the Starry Night Residency is in full swing. If you […]