Hi awesome rogues!
August is here, and this month is all about stripping away the heavy expectations, dusting off our space, and remembering why we fell in love with making art in the first place. Whether you’ve been stuck in a rut or just need a reminder that creativity is supposed to be enjoyable, we have an awesome lineup ready for you!
Artist Quote of the Month
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” — Pablo Picasso
Keep this quote in mind as a visual anchor in your studio this month. Let’s tap back into that fearless, playful inner kid who made art simply because it was fun!
Your August Schedule
Links for all live content and meetings will be posted on Patreon on the day of the event. Here is what we have lined up:
- Sun, Aug 2 (5 PM to 6 PM Eastern): Private Live Podcast: Reconnecting with the Spark: Remembering Why You Started. (Open to Patreon Only, All Tiers)
- Note: Stay tuned for an update on the Collab Lab Challenge right before the stream!
- Sun, Aug 9 (5 PM to 6 PM Eastern): Private Live Podcast: Finding the “Fun” in Making an Art Career. (Open to Patreon Only, All Tiers)
- Sun, Aug 16 (5 PM to 6 PM Eastern): Private Artist Group Meeting: Re-entering the Studio on Your Own Terms. Hosted via Google Meet. (Open to Patreon Only, $12 Tier)
- Sun, Aug 30 (5 PM to 6 PM Eastern): Private Live Podcast: The Joy of Creating Unmarketable Art. (Open to Patreon Only, All Tiers)
- Sat, Sep 19: Collab Lab Challenge Deadline! You’ve got plenty of runway to work on your entries for “Golden Hour”: submissions are due mid-September! (Open to Patreon Only, All Tiers)
Along with our streams and meetings, keep an eye out for exclusive videos, podcasts, blogs, books, updates, grants, residencies, resources, discounts, and downloads coming your way all month long.
Download the Calendar
I’ve attached the full August 2026 Schedule as a PDF at the bottom of this post so you can print it out, pin it up in your studio, and stay connected with the community.
That’s it for now! Remember to have fun and stay awesome and creative!
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