This is part of our women’s programming to start 2024.
Women and Creativity; A Dialogue
“I have been listening to women talk about their creative process for years. And I am always amazed by how many of them describe wonderfully rich experiences with their creativity and then tell me they don’t see themselves as being creative! These women dismiss, discount, and rob themselves of their most powerful aspect, the characteristic which defines who they uniquely are as individuals-their creativity”. C Diane Ealy PhD, the Women’s Book of Creativity, this was in 1995 but the fact is women are still denying their creativity, as I recently asked a group of women, if they considered themselves creative, and their first response was no!
In a recent article in Forbes-A New Study Re-examines Gender Differences in Creativity; they ask the question; Why are women more self-critical when it comes to creativity? [2/22]
Creativity is vital in all aspects of our lives. You must believe in yourself and tap into your own creativity. Whether you are an artist, a businessperson, or a parent, creativity allows you to approach problems and challenges with a fresh perspective and find innovative solutions. It helps you think outside the box, communicate better, stand out, adapt to change, and build relationships and connections. In addition, creativity has been linked to improved physical and mental health, as well as to increased happiness and well-being. So if you want to succeed and thrive in all aspects of life, it is important to cultivate your creativity and make it an integral part of your daily routine.
It is vital that we tap into and express our creative voice. Hence, the reason to start this dialogue. The goal is to share these responses via a newsletter and conversations.
Please send responses with first name, age, occupation, contact email
When you hear the word creativity, what comes to mind?
For me, Creativity is……..
Do you consider yourself a creative individual?
What does being creative mean to you?
On April 13th, 2022 at 5:00-7:00 we will be holding a zoom conversation on using the arts as healing from sexual assault as well as using the arts to raise awareness as April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
January 22, 2022
We are kicking off the Initiative with women’s thoughts, feelings, opinions, ideas using ‘Our Bodies, Our Rights, Our Voices’ as word prompts, so please send me your writings so I can post them starting in the month of March and begin a conversation.
December 1, 2021
A CALL FOR ART on the theme of 'Our Bodies, Our Rights, Our Voices'. On this day that the Supreme Court is hearing a case to overturn Roe V Wade help us kick off our new initiative from Creative Voices: Women Empowered leading up to the 50th anniversary of the Roe V Wade important decision on Jan. 22, 2023.We want the art to kick off the conversation that will begin on Jan. 22. 2022. I will be excepting art on the theme throughout the year. Let your creative voices be heard! We will possibly be turning art into puzzles through our collaboration with JIGGY and/or on wine labels from our collaboration with Teneral Cellars. Contact Lois@theartsdothepublicgood with any questions or if you would like to submit art.
Any media, ideal size is 16 x 20, please submit a brief description with the piece and all contact info.
September 14th, 2021
JIGGY Puzzles/ARTSHOUSE Finalists; Operation ARTs: Women Who Serve
We are proud to announce the three finalists for the Jiggy Puzzles/Artshouse Collection on the theme of Hope, Inspiration, Transformation, & Possibilities.
The three finalists are: Bethany Ryan, Breaking Out of Silence; Christina Polosky, Endowed By Her Creator; Maria Carrion, Sisters United. All three are women veteran artists and are members of UnitingUs.org.
We received many great submissions of art from women veterans across the U.S.A. and I thank them for their service and their art.
The countdown begins, 59 days until the puzzles go on sale Veterans Day on www.jiggypuzzles.com
Over the next three days you we will premiere each JIGGY Puzzles/Artshouse box showcasing the art of each artist.
JIGGY Puzzles: A Woman-led Company Prioritizing Women-Crafted Artworks Through Puzzle Designs www.jiggypuzzles.com
UnitingUS: inspires participation in therapeutic art, empowers and supports engaging activities, unites service families and the communities in which they live. www.unitingus.org
Creative Voices:Women Empowered Project
A program elevating women’s creative voices and stories through exhibits, interviews, possibly a book
Sept. 2, 2021
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: A CALL FOR ART
An Open Call For Visual ART from Women Artists on the theme of Peace, Love & Joy
What brings you peace, love & joy, how can you visualize this theme, how do you define it,
What does it look like to you, what does it mean to you?
If chosen your art will appear on the labels of three limited release wines from Teneral Cellars in November.
[Teneral Cellars is an entrepreneurial agent for social change and is a women owned and run empowerment community that supports women’s causes, www.teneralcellars.com]
All art needs to be submitted by Sept. 30th to me at lois@theartsdothepublicgood.com.
This is a collaborative project of theARTSHOUSE’s Creative Voices: Women Empowered Project and Teneral Cellars
You can send via file transfer app to lois@theartsdothepublicgood.com The art is needed by Sept. 30th Please email lois@thearsdothepublicgood.com for further info.