Stem vs. steam
careers / creative juice

Stem vs. steam

Most students in this day and age are encouraged to focus on studying STEM subjects. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.) There’s a great demand for the kind of jobs that fall within those categories. But does focusing on STEM guarantee career success in the high-tech landscape? A recent study done by Google suggests that might … Continue reading

art on vacation
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art on vacation

Vacation season is coming up, and many of you will be planning some great summer trips. No matter where you go, there are opportunities to see and experience art. From big cities to small towns—from tropical paradises to deserts—you can find art just about anywhere. It’s one of the things that enriches our lives, and … Continue reading

how posters work
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how posters work

Posters are plastered everywhere—in shop windows, bus and subway stations, hallways, and just about anywhere with blank wall space. But what makes one poster grab your attention over another? It’s the mark of good design that makes you look, and keeps your focus on the text and images. An exhibition from Cooper Hewitt explains how … Continue reading

Art, inc.
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Art, inc.

Do you ever feel like you are “selling out” by making money doing what you love? Ever heard of that term, “starving artist?” According to Lisa Congdon, author of,  Art, Inc.: The Essential Guide for Building Your Career as an Artist, these are among the most toxic myths we subscribe to as a culture and … Continue reading

celebrate the afro
creative juice / happenings

celebrate the afro

If you’ve never visited the Northwest African Museum (NAAM) in Seattle, now might be the time to go—especially if you appreciate all things ‘fro. Afro, that is. The museum is hosting AFROS: A Celebration of Natural Hair, a touring exhibit by Brooklyn-based artist and social documentarian, Michael July. “Snapped during the height of New York’s … Continue reading

art, design, and play at SAM
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art, design, and play at SAM

Looking for something to do this weekend?  Why not head over to the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) to attend a conference on the intersections between art, design and play in the city? The Office of Arts & Culture, in partnership with Waterfront Seattle, is putting the conference on. The event will bring together artists, designers, … Continue reading