Like many creatives, the Gifted Underachievers must sometimes take extraordinary steps to get the time and space to work on their stuff. Prompted in part by our year-long Grant Experiment, James is applying for residencies both in the US and abroad. Pat’s taking a more DIY approach. In this segment, we discuss the logistics, risks, and potential rewards of leaving the safety and routines of our workaday lives to focus on creative work.
If you are thinking about how to light a fire under your own artistic practice, this segment might just inspire you to do something drastic too!
Questions for Listeners:
(Hop on over to the segment web page to leave a comment.)
When did you last have a creative retreat?
Was it a guided experience or a solo DIY?
In a perfect world, what creative retreat would you most like to attend in the next year?
Segment Links:
Res Artis – Worldwide Network of Arts Residencies: https://resartis.org/
Short-Term Retreats—how to plan a personal art retreat (Thriving Artists Podcast):
Retreat Guru: Book an Artist Retreat (Note—the title is misleading, as these retreats are not specifically art-focused, but are rather built around spirituality, sound therapy, ayahuasca, tantra, and other non-artistic activities) https://retreat.guru/be/art-retreats
Business-Focused Personal Retreat (how to pause being a maker and look at things from a manager perspective):
Share this post