April 21, 2011 – 10:07 am
I was working on a rather mundane project last week when suddenly I was struck with a brilliant idea that stopped my work dead in its tracks. I love it when this happens, even if it sidetracks the work at hand for a few hours.
But sparking your creativity is easier said than done. It is usually a serendipitous phenomenon, but I believe there are a few techniques you can use to trigger that creative impulse. Here are over 13 ways I get the creative juices flowing.
1. Doodle. You’ve heard of brainstorming and stream-of-consciousness writing to free your mind and unleash your creativity. But even those activities are limited by conforming your boundless imagination to language. Instead, just take out a blank piece of paper and a pen and doodle away. Draw whatever comes to mind. Just scribble anything and see what appears.
2. Challenge Yourself. People under pressure tend to surprise themselves. Try giving yourself a deadline, say, coming up with 10 great ideas by the end of the week. If your mind understands that there is a deadline to meet, it starts to work extra hard to ensure you meet it.
3. Join with Fellow Creatives. Creative people inspire each other. [...]
January 20, 2011 – 10:03 am
Last week I announced Revolution! – a transmedia project designed to help empower ordinary people facilitate small or great changes to improve their community or even the world we live in. Revolution! will kick off in February and gear up for The Revolution Roadtrip on March 4.
The Revolution Roadtrip leaves from Boston and stops at various US cities before arriving at Austin for the SXSW conference. After the conference, we’ll hit other cities on the way back before returning to Boston for our Welcome Home Party. At every city we stop in, we will work to create content and social good that promotes change and inspires others to take action to step up and realize that they can change their environments for the better.
Our destination is South by Southwest (SXSW) an annual series of film, interactive and music festivals. Over the years, SXSW has earned a reputation as a breeding ground for new thought innovations and creative technologies from the brightest entrepreneurs. Industry leaders, world-class speakers and emerging technology pioneers mingle and share ideas while networking to promote change. Trendsetting musicians converge from all over the globe at SXSW to share their brilliant talents with hundreds of musical [...]
Are you an artist (of any medium) looking for creative opportunities and collaborations globally? Would you like your work exhibited or performed in Italy and Boston?
The Duane Arts Institute
Be inspired with us.
This summer, you can take your ideas and work with other artists and creatives like yourself. The Duane Arts Institute, held in Assisi, Italy will enable you to collaborate and create so that you can have your ideas and dreams come true.
This interdisciplinary arts program allows for musicians, singers, dancers, writers, composers, filmmakers, visual artists, performance artists, actors, and photographers to collaborate with all the other artists attending your session.
For more information, contact: DuaneArtsInstitute @ gmail.com, attention Lynn.
Participate in a fun-filled two week session which includes:
Each artist receiving one-on-one attention while working on individual and group projects
Performance and Exhibition opportunities in Italy and in Boston (fall 2010)
Collaboration with every individual attending the program
Artist and Entrepreneurial Workshops
Excursions throughout the Tuscan Region
Sessions 1: July 25th-August 7th (ONLY 3 Spots Left)
Session 2: August 8th-21st (ONLY 5 Spots Left)
Program Fees Include:
Performances and Exhibitions in and around Assisi
Performances and Exhibitions in Boston (Fall 2010)
Artist and Entrepreneurial Workshops
Studio Space
Work and Exhibition Spaces
Shared Double Room (single rooms are extra)
Free Wi-Fi Access
Living Room
Kitchen
Biological Foods (olive-oil, vegetable, fruit, [...]
