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The Art and Business of Transformation: discussions to move you forward in your art career, your small business, your creative journey and your personal evolution.

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Time to Rethink the Schedule

by Amy Conger
on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 UTC

Well, it looks like Wednesdays aren't going to work anymore, so it's a good time to step back and rethink the presentation of Straw Into Gold. I'll be making decisions about what day, what time and how often to do the show.Your... more

What's it worth? The potential of bartering and re-use in the business o...

by Amy Conger
in Art
on Wed, Dec 16, 2009 UTC

What if the value of your artwork, goods or services was based entirely on what someone was willing to trade for it? How would that change the materials you chose or the way you do business? How would that change your relationship... more

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A Little Goes a Long Way: Micro-finance comes to Art

by Amy Conger
in Art
on Wed, Dec 9, 2009 UTC

How can an artist get funded when they are not producing a commercial product? And what if they are a student or or are doing small scale projects? What can the arts world learn from microgranters? Have we underestimated the power... more

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Happy Thanksgiving!

by Amy Conger
on Wed, Nov 25, 2009 UTC

Taking the week off for the holiday, folks. Enjoy the food, family and time off. See you next week, Amy

Going Public as an Artist: what you need to know to work with a pro

by Amy Conger
in Art
on Wed, Nov 18, 2009 UTC

We've said it time and time again: if you are a working artist, you must attend to the business of art. But how do you get your foot in the door? You can work with a professional representative or publicist, but how do you know what to... more

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Creative Intervention in the Community

by Amy Conger
in Art
on Wed, Nov 11, 2009 UTC

What can we do to stay human and stay compassionate in the face of the myriad of social problems facing us everyday? Some would say that using our creativity to stay empathetic is a prime use of the artists' mind. Today we are joined by... more

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Everything is Relational: art that connects people

by Amy Conger
in Art
on Wed, Nov 4, 2009 UTC

What is Relational Art? How is it different from other forms of art and how is it different from daily life itself? Relational as a term applied to art indicates an endeavor where the artist provides a context for human interaction, where... more

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Please stand by...

by Amy Conger
on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 UTC

Oh, dear. It has been three weeks since my last show. I was all set to get back in the saddle today but have been waylaid by the flu. Never fear, I'm cooking up some good stuff for you for next week. Please join me then. — Amy

Taking the Week Off

by Amy Conger
on Mon, Oct 12, 2009 UTC

Whew! It's been a great first 5 weeks, so I'm taking the sixth week off! We'll be back on October 21 with another transformative episode of Straw into Gold radio. Stay tuned! Your host, — Amy Conger

The Mythic Imagination and Creativity

by Amy Conger
in Art
on Wed, Oct 7, 2009 UTC

How can myths and fairy tales guide our lives? What can the realm of legend do for our own creative journey? Today we'll hear excerpts from talks and interviews by Cat Meehan and Jonathan Young. Cat is an artist who teaches a... more

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