The Cultural Arts Division and Boss Babes ATX invite you to join a community conversation with practicing artist Lenka Clayton and artist, editor and advocate for artists Sharon Louden on her book series “Living and Sustaining A Creative Life.” Together, Clayton and Louden will work to answer (or at least gather some IRL ideas) around the following questions: How can creatives approach their work with an entrepreneurial mindset—without compromising their artistic integrity? What sort of resources exist for practicing artists?

 

In today’s digital landscape, the arts and culture industries are contributing more to our economy than ever before—and living and sustaining a creative life seems all the more possible. In practice, though, making art and making money often sit at odds. So, can we do both? And, if so, how? At the Jan 20 event, Louden and Clayton will share pragmatic models in which they and other artists sustain their lives. 

 

WHEN: Jan 20 at 10 AM

WHERE:The Refinery, located at 612 Brazos Street, Austin. 

 

Doors open at 10:00, program starts promptly at 10:30 and audience questions will open at 11:15. This event is free and open to the public.