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The State Of Fem Art Blog
1M ago
Imagine a world where the starving artist mentality was a thought of the past. Imagine a shift where imposter syndrome and toxic stereotypes didn’t prevent women from boldly sharing their creativity. Imagine a reality where women were empowered to embrace their creative femininity and make a consistent and viable income while doing it. , the 325 nominees for the 2022 awards were almost entirely male (91.1%). There were 29 nominees, but only nine were women, and only three were women directors from traditionally underrepresented groups who took home awards. ways to turn your creativ ..read more
The State Of Fem Art Blog
2M ago
Courtesy of the Recording Academy® / Getty Images © The 2024 Grammy Awards proved to be a groundbreaking night for women artists, with a dominating presence across various categories. The energy was palpable, the undertone of support for women artists undeniable, and the stage set for history to be made. One artist who left an indelible mark on the night was none other than Taylor Swift, who etched her name in Grammy history by securing Album of the Year for the fourth time with her masterpiece, 'Midnight.' Swift's achievement reflects not only her incredible talent but also the power of an in ..read more
The State Of Fem Art Blog
3M ago
The State of Fem Art, in collaboration with The Better Giveback Foundation Inc., proudly announces its transformative artist residency. Glassboro, NJ - January 8, 2024— The State of Fem Art, in collaboration with The Better Giveback Foundation Inc., proudly announces the second edition of its transformative artist residency SheROCKS with C.R.O.C. program, "Creative Oasis." Centered around the theme of mindful creativity, the residency will take place from March 20-23, 2024, in the heart of Glassboro, NJ, a vibrant college town steeped in the history of the glassmaking industry. Building on the ..read more
The State Of Fem Art Blog
10M ago
USC’s Annenberg recent Inclusion Initiative report explored artists and creators of the top 800 songs on Billboards hot 100 charts spanning from 2012 The fiber artist has shared it can take hundreds of hours to complete just ONE quilt. “Quilts are tombs of history. Printed fabrics give you a date and time. If I’m using oranges and blues and dayglow flowers made of polyester, you know that fabric is from the 70s because they’re not making fabric like that anymore.” “We are grateful to collaborate with Americans for the Arts to drive awareness around the importance of elevating artists wh ..read more
The State Of Fem Art Blog
10M ago
There have been three main barriers [to flourishing freely as an artist]: time, information, and life. In regards to time, having to balance a corporate 9-5 while building my brand as an artist & creative entrepreneur is taxing. Living in a capitalist society creates an incredible challenge for imagining living a life where I can solely create. Instead, I adapt by creating balance in my life to make time for working to survive, and time for creating to thrive. I believe one of humanity’s biggest challenges is time. I’m sure I’m not alone in wishing I had more time. The reality of time on t ..read more
The State Of Fem Art Blog
11M ago
2005 became a groundbreaking year for the 51st edition of the Biennale when Maria de Corral and Rosa Martinez would become the first two women to curate the exhibition for the first time in its history. This year, the exhibition, which features 213 artists, spotlights more than 180 women. Many of the featured artists are also indigenous, people of color, or non-binary artists. A choice which this year's curator Cecilia Alemani says is "a deliberate rethinking of man's centrality in the history of art and contemporary culture." While women have been primary drivers in many facets of contemporar ..read more
The State Of Fem Art Blog
1y ago
On March 27, 2021, Love Life Media revealed “ ” (SOFA) virtual art gallery and 360 experience designed by Fatimah “Sattom” Al Asad and curated by event founder Timea Gaines to recognize visual artists being spotlighted at this year’s SheROCKS event. The experience was crafted to commission, collaborate, and spotlight women artists and boldly declare our commitment to helping women artists and creatives be seen. While women have been primary drivers in many facets of contemporary art culture, many of their stories have not been shared broadly by being given the space to exhibit at world-renown ..read more
The State Of Fem Art Blog
1y ago
Imagine a world where the starving artist mentality was a thought of the past. Imagine a shift where imposter syndrome and toxic stereotypes didn’t prevent women from boldly sharing their creativity. Imagine a reality where women were empowered to embrace their creative femininity and make a consistent and viable income while doing it. ways to turn your creativity into consistent income; women artists can be successful, and they can define what that success looks like. You do not need to choose between fulfilling your calling as a creative and choosing a career that pays the bills ..read more