The Future for Creative Workers

Right now, Pat sees creative work as often being underappreciated (unless it sells well). She encounters many creatives who are struggling to find an audience, produce consistently, and make a living with their art. She’d like to see more accessible local community-building spaces and support for artists, both public and individual. She’d like to see easier and more transparent access to studio space and community-building opportunities at the local, national, and international level.James would like to see more of that too, and gives a shout-out to the work of Sharon Louden and Vinson Valega at the Institute for Sustained Creativity in its efforts to connect and support artists in all creative disciplines. He’d also like to see more original art easier to find—whether it’s visual art, film, dance, or books. He’d like to see the ACT of creativity being honored regardless of its financial “success,” and for creatives to get a little more respect in general.Questions for Listeners(Leave a comment by clicking the button below)* Where do you see creative work being in 5, 10, 20 years?* What’s your PERSONAL vision for your own work?For Further ExplorationBook: The Future of Creative Work: Creativity and Digital Disruption, Edited by Greg Hearn, Professor, Creative Industries Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, Australia: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/the-future-of-creative-work-9781839101090.htmlOur interview with the amazing Sharon Louden: The Institute for Sustained Creativity: https://www.sharonlouden.com/institute-for-sustained-creativityWorld Economic Forum: COVID-19 shows it’s time to rewrite the script on jobs in the creative economy: https://www.weforum.org/stories/2020/10/covid-19-shows-it-s-time-to-rewrite-the-script-on-jobs-in-the-creative-economy/Ways to increase your creative income that don’t require MORE. https://jessicaabel.com/increase-creative-income/Thanks for listening to Gifted Underachievers! This post is public so feel free to share it.If you’re not already a subscriber, we’d love to have you in the GU Clubhouse! Always free, no spam, unsubscribe any time.Want to Show Your Support for the Gifted Underachievers?We’d be very grateful for your support in either of the two following ways:1. Visit our merch shop!We have T-shirts, notebooks, hats, fridge magnets, mugs, and more. (Note: We’re working on getting free or low shipping in all countries!)2. Help us harness the wisdom of our Gifted Achiever guests!Here in the GU Clubhouse, we’ve gleaned and gathered incredible wisdom from our creative guests, whom we fondly call the Gifted Achievers. Help us put this wisdom into a series of handy guides that you can take on your so-called vacation to learn how to grow your audience, increase your capacity, and make more money doing what you love. Click here to donate $5 toward the project. The first 20 donors will get a free guide! https://ko-fi.com/giftedunderachievers This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit giftedunderachievers.substack.com