内容简介：
When Living and Sustaining a Creative Life was published
in 2013, it became an immediate sensation. Edited by
Sharon Louden, the book brought together 40 essays by
working artists, each sharing their own story of how to sustain
a creative practice that contributes to the ongoing dialogue in
contemporary art. The book struck a nerve – how do artists really
make it in the world today? Louden took the book on a 62-stop
book tour, selling thousands of copies, and building a movement
along the way.
Now, Louden returns with a sequel: forty more essays from
artists who have successfully expanded their practice beyond
the studio and become change agents in their communities.
There is a misconception that artists are invisible and hidden,
but the essays here demonstrate the truth – artists make a
measurable and innovative economic impact in the non-profit
sector, in education, and in corporate environments. The Artist
as Culture Producer illustrates how today’s contemporary
artists add to creative economies through out-of-the-box
thinking while also generously contributing to the well being
of others.
By turns humorous, heart-breaking, and instructive, the
testimonies of these forty diverse working artists will inspire
and encourage every reader – from the art student to the
established artist. With a foreword by Hyperallergic co-founder
and editor-in-chief Hrag Vartanian, The Artist as Culture Producer
is set to make an indelible mark on the art world – redefining
how we see and support contemporary artists.
作者简介：
Sharon Louden will be undertaking another book
tour, with stops across the United States and
even into Australia. More information and tour
dates can be found online at www.livesustain.org.