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Vancouver’s Kate Armstrong has an exciting practice that ranges from curating digital art at the Olympics to arranging electronic-billboard exhibitions to making sculptural installations. Find out how she grew her interdisciplinary career. ]]> 2012-06-01T11:00:00Z http://canadianartschool.ca/education/going-beyond-the-gallery/
Most people think of galleries as the best place to see art. But there are actually a lot of other sites showing stellar art that can get overlooked. This list rounds up some key under-the-radar art spots. ]]> 2012-06-01T11:00:00Z http://canadianartschool.ca/education/terrific-summer-reads/
Art students are often so bogged down by dense theoretical readings that the last thing they want to do in summer is pick up a book. But there are actually terrific art texts one can bring to the beach—here’s a list of our top picks. ]]> 2012-06-01T11:00:00Z http://canadianartschool.ca/education/crowdsourcing/
Grants aren't the only way to fund art projects anymore. Many established, working artists are also using crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. Here, artist Surendra Lawoti shares his tips for crowdfunding success. ]]> 2012-05-18T18:45:00Z http://canadianartschool.ca/education/budget-art-supplies/
Art supplies are a perennial line item in most artists’ budgets—one that can grow more daunting when it's time to repay student loans. Here’s some helpful advice for anyone looking to stretch an art-materials dollar. ]]> 2012-05-18T12:00:00Z http://canadianartschool.ca/working/lyn-carter/
Have you ever felt restricted by the boundaries between different art-school departments? Lyn Carter, whose work melds textiles and large-scale sculpture, once was. So she did her undergrad in one genre and her master’s in the other. ]]> 2012-05-18T12:00:00Z http://canadianartschool.ca/education/improve-work-life-balance/
Cultural careers often attract very dedicated individuals who love their work and invest heavily in it. But a lack of work-life balance can lead to burnout in any profession. Consider these tips to strike a better sense of symmetry. ]]> 2012-05-04T12:00:00Z http://canadianartschool.ca/education/survive-summer-job-season/
Summer-job season has arrived for most post-secondary students, and is on the way for those enrolled in high school too. Here’s some advice for getting through, whether you’ve secured a job yet or not. ]]> 2012-05-04T12:00:00Z http://canadianartschool.ca/working/faisal-anwar/
A creative education doesn’t stop with graduation from art school. Digital/interactive artist Faisal Anwar knows this well; he grew his practice with post-grad residencies at the Canadian Film Centre and the Banff New Media Institute. ]]> 2012-05-04T12:00:00Z http://canadianartschool.ca/education/post-graduation-survival-strategies/
Congratulations! You’ve got your degree. Unfortunately, this exciting milestone can provoke anxiety for emerging creatives as they face life without the supports of school. Luckily, we’ve got solid advice to make the transition easier. ]]> 2012-04-20T13:00:00Z