Let's take a moment to ask the question: "Why invest in the arts?"
We live in a culture and time where we can easily access music, art and goods quickly and conveniently. Why purchase a handmade table when you could buy one online? Why drive an hour to hear a concert when you can listen to music for free straight from your phone? The truth is- we are losing our intimate connection to art, and tho
se who create it. Networking today means endless hours on social media and on the phone- but rarely does it mean sitting down for a meal with one another. Our priorities have shifted from "I want to know you" to "What can you offer me?"
The problem with this transactional way of life is that it often leaves those who create art feeling disconnected and possibly even used by the consumer. While the aim of art is to reveal the most vulnerable and beautiful parts of the artist to the world, we have actually begun to lose the practice of slowing down and intimately connect with each other. Common Artistry is founded on the belief that truly slowing our lives down and making the effort to create intimate relationships with those who create art is perhaps the most profound and beautiful way to appreciate art, in general. We host intimate gatherings such as dinners, shows and workshops where up-and-coming artists, makers and musicians have the opportunity to not only to showcase their work, but also to physically slow down and build meaningful relationships with the other artists and guests who are joining them.
