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Think you’ve seen it all in the world of art? 🎨 You’re in for a surprise! Last month, we hosted the much-anticipated “Affordable Art Fair, a gathering designed to celebrate timeless art and foster connections between artists, curators, collectors, and enthusiasts. It was truly a day to remember that left everyone buzzing with inspiration. 🖼️ The masterpieces showcased were not just canvases filled with colors, but stories of different times, cultures, and societies. 🌱 The event served as a platform for artists to showcase their work, receive feedback, and network with established artists and collectors. Moreover, the event was more than just an exhibition; it was an experience. 🌠 The synergy between the attendees and the art was surreal, an epitome of the transformative power of art. Remember, art is not just about aesthetics. It ignites conversations, fosters relationships, and most importantly, it has the potential to change societies. We look forward to hosting more such events, where we can continue to nurture creativity, appreciate past art, and pave the way for future artists. 🌟 Till then, stay inspired and keep creating! Like and follow for more updates on our networking event #reels #paintings #pyaleworkhub #pyaleproperties #networking #event #flashbackfriday #flashback #friyay #workspaceinportharcourt #conference #conferencehalls #conferencehallforlease

We were honored to partner with the Peabody Essex Museum event last week, and thank you to those who joined us; this ecosystem matters, and we need to work towards shifting how we talk about it AND who we include in the conversations. Via Salem News today... THE LOCAL CREATIVE ECOSYSTEM To the editor: Last week, the Peabody Essex Museum and Creative Collective co-hosted a Creative Ecosystem Roundtable, which brought together over 50 community stakeholders from across the region. This event followed a Networking Breakfast and Leadership Forum held in November and offered a chance to delve into our creative community’s unique opportunities and challenges. These events are part of a partnership series on the creative ecosystem that will continue in the fall. According to a 2024 study by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the National Endowment for the Arts, with data from 2022, the arts and culture sectors, both for-profit and nonprofit, contribute 4.31% to the nation’s GDP, support over 5.2 million jobs, and represent a $1.02 trillion industry—more than the retail, construction, and transportation sectors. We need more support for the arts and culture sector and this came through loud and clear at the roundtable discussions. The conversations need to shift towards how this sector can be better supported and increase the voices of creatives in discussing our most pressing issues. Collaboration and open and honest dialogue are how we can move even the most difficult issues forward toward resolution. Acknowledging the need for these conversations, last week’s Creative Ecosystem Roundtable gathered a diverse mix of practicing artists, working creatives, government officials, and community leaders. It encouraged participants to break down silos and collaborate on the following themes: Living a Creative Life; Sustainability in the Creative Community; Partnerships and Opportunities; Tourism and Festivals; and Advocacy and Governmental Affairs. The discussions were vibrant and infused with active listening, open-mindedness, and mutual respect. This cross-disciplinary roundtable format was experimental but impactful. The room buzzed with energy as new connections were forged and fresh ideas circulated. A recurring theme was how rare and valuable it is to bring together a wide range of creative stakeholders to tackle old challenges from a fresh perspective. We are compiling notes to identify broad themes, trends, and action items for prioritizing, nurturing, and sustaining creative communities. We sincerely appreciate the participants’ openness and collaboration and for fostering honest dialogue for collective problem-solving. Kurt Steinberg, COO, Peabody Essex Museum, John Andrews, Founder and President, Creative Collective https://lnkd.in/e5PHzs5v

Let’s celebrate light – it brightens up the future. Light is life. Yet so often we simply take light for granted. We need the right light, at the right time, and in the right place for our different activities. #light #lightupthefuture #lighting #vision #internationaldayoflight #Day_of_Light_2024

Let’s celebrate light – it brightens up the future. Light is life. Yet so often we simply take light for granted. We need the right light, at the right time, and in the right place for our different activities. #light #lightupthefuture #lighting #vision #internationaldayoflight #Day_of_Light_2024

We were honored to partner with the Peabody Essex Museum event last week, and thank you to those who joined us. Via Salem News today... THE LOCAL CREATIVE ECOSYSTEM To the editor: Last week, the Peabody Essex Museum and Creative Collective co-hosted a Creative Ecosystem Roundtable, which brought together over 50 community stakeholders from across the region. This event followed a Networking Breakfast and Leadership Forum held in November and offered a chance to delve into our creative community’s unique opportunities and challenges. These events are part of a partnership series on the creative ecosystem that will continue in the fall. According to a 2024 study by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the National Endowment for the Arts, with data from 2022, the arts and culture sectors, both for-profit and nonprofit, contribute 4.31% to the nation’s GDP, support over 5.2 million jobs, and represent a $1.02 trillion industry—more than the retail, construction, and transportation sectors. We need more support for the arts and culture sector and this came through loud and clear at the roundtable discussions. The conversations need to shift towards how this sector can be better supported and increase the voices of creatives in discussing our most pressing issues. Collaboration and open and honest dialogue are how we can move even the most difficult issues forward toward resolution. Acknowledging the need for these conversations, last week’s Creative Ecosystem Roundtable gathered a diverse mix of practicing artists, working creatives, government officials, and community leaders. It encouraged participants to break down silos and collaborate on the following themes: Living a Creative Life; Sustainability in the Creative Community; Partnerships and Opportunities; Tourism and Festivals; and Advocacy and Governmental Affairs. The discussions were vibrant and infused with active listening, open-mindedness, and mutual respect. This cross-disciplinary roundtable format was experimental but impactful. The room buzzed with energy as new connections were forged and fresh ideas circulated. A recurring theme was how rare and valuable it is to bring together a wide range of creative stakeholders to tackle old challenges from a fresh perspective. We are compiling notes to identify broad themes, trends, and action items for prioritizing, nurturing, and sustaining creative communities. We sincerely appreciate the participants’ openness and collaboration and for fostering honest dialogue for collective problem-solving. Kurt Steinberg, COO, Peabody Essex Museum, John Andrews, Founder and President, Creative Collective https://lnkd.in/eVhXy8mg

🤔 Curious about this year's show theme? 👀 Check out our latest blog that breaks it all down, as you'll hear what Alexis has to say about it in the final days leading up to 5-4-24. 🤗 Introducing This Year's Theme: Jubilee: https://shorturl.at/CHLQ4

Happy World Art Day! Let's embrace creativity globally 🌍🎨, immerse ourselves in diverse cultures, and let art ignite our spirits. Join me in honoring artists and their enduring contributions to our world. #RadView #WorldArtDay #ArtDay #InternationalArtDay #ShiftAndLoadTesting #LoadTesting

𝗩𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱—𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗜 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄? As I wandered through the booths at Vienna Contemporary, admiring fresh artistic works, chatting with gallery owners, and catching up with fellow curators, I found myself in that familiar art fair rhythm—capturing intriguing pieces with my phone, hoping to archive each one in both my memory and my camera roll. But then, 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨—an email notification, demanding attention. For a moment, the art world faded, overtaken by the noise of daily demands. But just as quickly, I found myself back in a conversation with an artist. We talked about his style, the themes in his work, and then he said something that stopped me in my tracks: 𝘼𝙧𝙩 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙪𝙨 𝙖 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚. It was simple, yet profound. Art isn't just about the pieces on display; it’s about the conversations it sparks, the memories it stirs, and the worlds it opens up in our minds. Think about the last time you visited a museum—were you thinking only about the art? Or did your thoughts wander to unexpected places, leading you down paths of introspection and discovery? 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗿𝘁: 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗱, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀. And that's why I believe art fairs are so important—they create a space to engage with life in a deeper way, through the lens of creativity, surrounded by those who bring that vision to life. Being part of the art ecosystem isn’t always easy. 𝗠𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿—𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀—𝗯𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. When these connections are built thoughtfully, they lead to growth, not just for the artist but for their audience too. So, if you haven't been to an art fair yet, it's time. It's more than just viewing art; it's an opportunity to engage with life on a different level, in the company of visionaries. #boldcreatives #becreative #mindfulness #coaching #coachforcreatives #art #artfair #viennacontemporary

Watch this space for info about creative retreats locally, in the UK and overseas...there's something for everyone! #creativityeveryday #creativitymatters #creativeretreats #creativelife #creativecolchester #creativeprocess #creativeideas #creativityheals #creativeescape #arthealstheheart #artescape #artlover #creativecommunity #supportsmallbusiness #supportthearts #supportlocal

Some very EXCITING things are coming down the #StoryRoad. I am joining the Cork City Community Radio Family in Poppins Road where I will be airing a Story Hour every Monday from 3 pm. I'll be starting in March so watch this space! My website www.storyfromseeds.com has gone live and my first #StorytellingBlog has gone out. Check it out below & let me know what you think!! #StoryRoad #Storytelling #Culture #CoffeeBreak