Thoughts on Art and Money

yes, artists can be paid for their products when there is marketing and distribution to a paying public in place. Until the artist takes responsibility for all three zones of product delivery - creation, marketing, and fulfillment to a customer - they will continue to have the same problem as Hollis.

Ultimately in business there is little empathy,

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Some open questions that come to mind: How many different relationships can we imagine between Artists and people who Enjoy Art, or who Want Art and Artists to Exist?

Which of those relationships already exist (in visible, accessible structures that most people can understand)?

How many more COULD exist?

Which do we want to make Easier?

What are some

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let’s break this down.

as an artist, you have creative superpowers. these are your gifts. truly acknowledge it, see it, be grateful for it. be proud of it, instead of constantly second-guessing yourself. don’t take it for granted or feel awkward around friends with money — or feel like your creativity/sensitivity can be an alienating barrier... See more

When we shifted the conversation from, “How do you make money?” to “How do you create resources for resilience?” most people seriously engaged with this question. By the end, a lot of our builders would say things like, “I would feel better if I was paid for this work. It would make me feel like I’m valued.” It's not, “If we have resources, our... See more

Callings are different from career dreams—they suggest sustained action, rather than black-and-white achievement. All a calling requires is that you listen to it.