The Long Journey: Building a Sustainable Art Practice

Course Description

This multidisciplinary workshop invites participants to hone their discipline and purpose as artists. What is our perspective as artists? How do we stand out in a world where AI mocks our practice and the internet feels simultaneously like it can help us grow or drown us?

In our writing and painting, we will use a variety of techniques to develop our image-making practice, including ekphrasis, metaphor, and translation. On the visual side, we will focus on locating the content that feels most alive to us—those images and ideas that spark genuine excitement and curiosity. Through an exploration of content, form, and mood, we’ll work toward honing our artistic voice and creating work rooted in authenticity. By tuning into what compels us to create, we’ll learn to trust our instincts and develop imagery that feels uniquely ours. Ultimately, the goal of this workshop is to leave you with practices that can sustain you through those gnawing periods of self-doubt. We hope this class will lead you toward revelation, wonder, and a keen sense of purpose. No prior knowledge is required. We only require curiosity.