Comments on: Nestle In to Your Artist Community

By: Linda Ursin

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 14:57:36 +0000

In reply to Linda Ursin.

That’s just what it’s like when you live in a very rural area 🙂 I’m happy the online communities exist

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 14:55:49 +0000

In reply to Linda Ursin.

Oh, that makes me sad. But I’m happy you found the online communities, Linda.

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By: Linda Ursin

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 22:26:49 +0000

In reply to Linda Ursin.

There are no active groups around here. There is a group 30 miles away but it seemed totally dormant so I exited. The closest one that seems active is 40 miles away and I don’t have the fuel money and free time to go to that city very often. That’s why I focus on online groups. Wouldn’t mind finding a group where there are actual exhibitions and support to get things sold.

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By: Leo

Thu, 07 Jul 2016 11:00:33 +0000

This is a very well written post, my compliments. You have given the inspirational memorandum towards the Arts. It’s always a good way to hook up the Art with authentic life. We are also working with one of the prodigious website ” ArchesArt” that contain the vast collection of modern Contemporary Art & Prominent Artist’s paintings from around the World, You can also contribute to the most comprehensive platform for sharing your art through ArchesArt.

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By: Neo

Fri, 01 Jul 2016 06:13:22 +0000

Anyone know of such art communities to join in South Africa (Pretoria/Johannesburg)

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By: Nan Henke

Sun, 26 Jun 2016 12:31:23 +0000

I am working one step ahead on community-building: I belong to one artists group (monthly lunch, no agenda) in the town where I live. I also put significant miles on my car in order to belong to two groups (one education oriented and one that is art sales + giving back to the community oriented) in the town where I will live in about 2 years. I have been doing this for several years already, so I feel that I already have a web of friends there. It makes the thought of moving much easier.

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By: cindy michaud

Sat, 25 Jun 2016 21:58:02 +0000

We recently relocated to a new state. Knowing I would long for a “group” to replace my old one, I screwed up all my courage and invited 10 local artists (different media, even poets) to dinner at my house for what I dubbed a “Salon.” I sent out a few questions for discussion and made a lasagna. It was a fascinating evening and while not everyone turned out to be my new bosom buddies, there are several from that night that have become dear friends and much loved supporters of our mutual interests in art. It was a fun way to begin networking in my new home area. (P.s. I had to invite more than ten to get 10 yeses, but all willing, fun loving participants… I figured that those who were not interested in gambling for a free dinner were not folks I wanted to know anyway…). Kind of a serendipitous way to let a group start organically.

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By: Nancy

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 00:33:31 +0000

I’m the founder and director of Women Artsists of Middle Tennessee. We meet monthly for lunch with no dues, no requirements, no agenda. We network, support, laugh, have lunch and let the conversation and content flow naturally. Meeting at different parts of town helps get more people engaged. It has been a big success. I keep the dates coming with email contact, have provided the group a show in downtown Nashville and watched shy artists blossom and find the courage to try new things because they know they have backup! This can be done anywhere by simply inviting like minded artists to join.

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By: Donna Levreault

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 23:45:17 +0000

I have connected to a few on-line art groups but haven’t had much luck with regular, face-to face contact with artists in my small community. I did start a Meet Up group for networking and support, but the membership fell off after the first few meetings. Any suggestions?

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 22:08:01 +0000

In reply to Margaret Johnson.

This sounds wonderful, Margaret. How lucky you are!

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