Inciter Art
a writing, co-learning, and resource sharing space for an arts ecosystem with big ideas and bigger questions.
Big Ideas | Creativity | Gratitude
By
Vicky Blume
March 31st, 2023
Behind every artist is an encouraging herd of supporters. Our herd can include family, friends, teachers, counselors, mentors, partners—often growing and changing shape over time. Whether it’s my fellow staff members (many of whom are artists in their own right) or the artists we serve on the daily, I’m perpetually curious: who helped you become an artist? What support does an artist need from their community? And in turn, how does art sustain and strengthen a community?
Tips and Tools | Fundraising | Gratitude | Writing
By
Vicky Blume
December 22nd, 2022
The best thank you note I got this year was a 16-word email. But before we unpack what made it special, we need to talk…
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Big Ideas | How We Work | Mentorship | People Operations | Gratitude
By
Tim Cynova
October 3rd, 2017
My mentor and friend, Steve Morris Over the weekend, I learned that one of my longtime mentors — Steve Morris — passed away from cancer at the end of July. Not knowing this at the time, I emailed him in August to see if he had any availability to meet up for our semi-annual breakfast this fall.