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What to Do When Your Parents Don’t Support You Becoming an Artist

By Lucia — 2000

I was one year into my Biology degree when I realized my passion in life was art. However, I knew my parents wouldn’t approve of me being an artist. If you’re on the same boat, keep reading. Let’s go over what you can do when your parents don’t support you becoming an artist and how to turn things around.

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Healing through Storiez: An Arts Activism Approach

This video features a portion of Vanessa German's keynote presentation "Healing through Storiez: An Arts Activism Approach"

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2018
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Rejection Makes You a Better Artist - Sujata Day

With her infectious personality and unique sense of humor, Pittsburgh native Sujata Day has established herself as a performer, creator, writer, and director. She regularly performs in Upright Citizen Brigade’s hit Asian AF show.

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2021
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The Art of Creative Rebellion: How to Champion Creativity, Change Culture and Save Your Soul

Can a creative mind thrive in a corporate landscape? Can a business leader use creativity to guide teams more effectively? From one of today’s leading creative minds comes a book for modern rebels on building a rewarding life without losing your edge.

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John S. Couch
2025
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The Surprising Habits of Original Thinkers | Adam Grant

How do creative people come up with great ideas? Organizational psychologist Adam Grant studies "originals": thinkers who dream up new ideas and take action to put them into the world. In this talk, learn three unexpected habits of originals — including embracing failure.

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Adam Grant
2016
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A Child Called “It”: One Child’s Courage to Survive

This book chronicles the unforgettable account of one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history.

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Dave Pelzer
1995
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Daring Greatly to Unlock Your Creativity with Brené Brown | Chase Jarvis Live | ChaseJarvis

Chase welcomes author, scholar, and public speaker Brene Brown to his Seattle studio to discuss how to cultivate creativity.

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Brené Brown
2014
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Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear

Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity.

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Elizabeth Gilbert
2016
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Creative Well-Being