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5 Questions That Help CEOs Connect With Purpose, Mission, and Creativity

There are so many driven people making huge contributions in the world today, but a lot of times it can all feel removed from real connection. The digital landscape has a lot to do with that, but so does the pace of life, and the rate at which innovation...

Jul 22, 2019
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How We Turn Corporate Art Rentals Into Local Impact

When it comes down to it, at our core, we are a conduit. Our corporate art rentals has been an incredible driver of the impact we make in our communities. It’s been vital in creating connections between communities that might not otherwise interact to coffer value & service that...

Jul 15, 2019
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Interview: Veronica Corzo-Duchardt Melds Photography & Screenprinting To Create Expert Designs

Veronica Corzo-Duchardt does screenprinting that brings together various elements to create an aesthetic that absolutely nails it. By using photos directly in the screenprinting process, Veronica layers, designs, and uses negative space to come up with art prints that are composed and clean. She lived in Chicago for 10...

Jul 10, 2019
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8 Must Have Tools for Nonprofit Art Organizations (To Do More With Less)

Running nonprofit art organizations is no easy task, and making sure you’re getting bang for your buck, running efficiently, and marketing effectively is all essential to meeting your mission. When it comes down to it, doing more with less is all about efficient systems. At IPaintMyMind, a Chicago-based nonprofit,...

Jul 03, 2019
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5 Volunteer Opportunities in Chicago That Support The Arts

When it comes down to it, all of us want to be part of a bigger purpose. Whether the projects, companies, or communities we’re a part of, making a difference and helping other people is an innate human quality. Some employers offer cool volunteer opportunities, but you really don’t...

Apr 30, 2019
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Interview: Brittany Harris, Black Beauty, and Making Art Prints That Reflect & Uplift

Brittany Harris’ art prints celebrate heritage, culture, and identity with bold colors & iconic glimpses. Her inspiration is about creating an appropriate, real, and joyous reflection, where art uses its platform to celebrate – and we couldn’t be more supportive of that. Creating opportunities for art to suggest affirmative...

Apr 30, 2019
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What Type of Artist Are You?

The art market, for better or worse, relies on categories and defining yourself as an artist can boost your career. At the end of the day, do you want people interested in the aesthetics or topics you address to find & love your art?

May 21, 2018
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The Evolution & Benefits of Artistic Retail Spaces

Whether Prada in New York, Victoria Beckham in London, or Adidas in Chicago, brands have a unique opportunity to include art in what functionally, is an exhibition. Ahead, we look at the benefits of art in retail.

May 18, 2018
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Budget Cuts: How The Arts Are Being Eroded in Public Schools

Today, science and tech firms employ thousands of artists and designers to build websites, design cars, craft electronics, curate retail spaces and formulate advertising campaigns. Should we really be cutting funding to that pipeline of talent?

May 14, 2018