Stick to routine, take long lunch breaks, and keep writing. Bilingual writer and instructor at the American University in Cairo, Gretchen McCullough shares in this interview about the projects she has been working on during Covid19 confinement. This post is part of a series of interviews with former Artists in Residence at Green Olive Arts …
Balancing tears of lament with faith and creative work. In this interview with Indian American painter and poet Salma Arastu, you’ll hear and see her lyrical offerings of both as she processes this difficult season for humanity. Born with what she describes as “a life-defining challenge of a left hand without fingers” Salma has defied …
Slowing it down has allowed bigger ideas to simmer. Join us for an interview with Hudson Valley author and artist Larry Ruhl. At the heart, Larry is a storyteller with a gift for describing the brokenness of his own story in such a way that deeply resonates with people even across cultures. His writing consists …
Collaborating globally from the dining room table. Step into the world of Australian author & creative director Fiona Leonard for her perspective on creative practice and community during confinement. Fiona spent six weeks at Green Olive Arts in 2014 writing for her novel series The Chicken Thief, and exploring the medina with her daughter. Now based in Düsseldorf, …
As the October 4 extended deadline to apply for the Convergence 2020 RESONATE artist residency is upon us, we are remembering last year’s UPROOTED Convergence residency and the rich experiences and community and art that emerged from the convergence of these 6 amazing artists! As we prepared for this residency, we knew that the UPROOTED …
An Artist’s Journey Take a look inside the art residency experience through this feature interview with Dutch artist Maartje Jaquet, who traveled from Amsterdam to Tetouan, Morocco to build a bridge of collaboration and sharing through her art. Maartje Jaquet is a visual artist from Amsterdam, working in drawing, photography, video art and collage. She …
Rhythm an unheard conversation and other reflections from Poet and Fiber Artist in Residence Carrie Mixon. Re-posted from her blog with permission… Thanks Carrie! There are many things you don’t imagine yourself doing in a certain span of time like this. Watching Turkish historical dramas is one for me. The sound of Arabic and stringed instruments from …
It’s an honor to have Carrie Mixon at Green Olive Arts helping us to see and feel In this very personal entry, re-posted from her blog, Carrie seeks an anchor in the wind of sensory overload during her first week in Tetouan, Morocco. Here by Carrie Mixon So many small things strike with force: Here. Here. And here. Winds …
Here at Green Olive Arts, we are always eager to share resources that could help artists to continue pursuing their art. The Sustainable Arts Foundation is a non-profit foundation supporting artists and writers with families. Their mission is to provide financial awards to parents pursuing creative work. Too often, creative impulses are set aside to meet the …
The following is a reposting of a blog written by former Green Olive Arts Writer in Residence, Fiona Leonard. Fiona is an author and blogger. Check out her blog, you’ll be glad you did! ————— My Writing Process The notion that writing is a lonely pursuit is a myth. Solitary it may be – you certainly spend …