Your art will save your life

by Beth Pickens · 2018

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"As a teenager visiting the Andy Warhol Museum, Beth Pickens realized the importance of making art. As an adult, she has dedicated her life to empowering working artists. Intimate yet practical, Your Art Will Save Your Life helps artists build a sustainable practice while navigating the world of MFAs, residencies, and institutional funding."—Publisher description.

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psychologypsychologyMore like thisLess of thisself-helpself-helpMore like thisLess of this
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artartMore like thisLess of thisartistsartistsMore like thisLess of thiscreativitycreativityMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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short · 1 pages

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