There is much discussion
about the meagre incomes that we earn in the arts sector. Whether you are a
musician, performer or manager, it is often difficult to scrape together a
decent annual income. A couple of years ago I was speaking with a friend and
mentor about this and conveying my frustration at just how challenging it was. Not
just the money, but managing how I think as someone who stands with a foot in
each camp; the creative maker and the manager/producer.
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| Dale Williams, a painter |
In response she calming
stated...‘Well I guess it is challenging when you decide to live a creative
life.’
In that moment my mind
exploded with the realization that that is exactly what I was doing…choosing to
live a creative life. You might be reading this and smacking your forehead with
a doh! But so often when we are in the thick of projects, management, media and
people, it is difficult to have the space and luxury to enjoy and acknowledge
what is going on and how amazing it truly is. The forest for the trees
scenario.
In a world that often diminishes
the importance of creative thought and expression, it can be difficult to stay
steadfast in your resolve to…Just do it! It’s what you do. Now can we just get
on with it ….
