Join UCDA members Gina Gray and Amy Drill for an 8-week book discussion around Find Your Artistic Voice, a book by past conference speaker and honorary member Lisa Congdon.

Are you like us and bought the book (or meant to buy it), but haven’t read it and haven't done the work yet? Or is someone looking for a last minute gift for you? This 8-week program begins Wednesday, January 13 from 11 a.m.-12 noon (Central) via Zoom.

FREE FOR UCDA MEMBERS ONLY

To keep this program intimate, we had to cut off registration. If there is enough interest, UCDA may conduct this program again. Complete the information here if you would be interested should we hold this again.

Many thanks for your interest!

WHEN

Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-12 noon (Central)

• January 13, 20, 27
• February 3, 10, 17, 24
• March 3

WHAT WILL IT BE LIKE?

We want this to be productive, comfortable, and inclusive! We would like to frame with space with some agreements about how we will conduct ourselves in this space, (feel free to send us your suggestions for this list):

• Bring knowledge, bring humility
• Help create a brave, encouraging space for us to all grow creatively
• Speak for yourself and your experience
• Listen to understand
• Stay present

If you need anything to fully participate in this Zoom discussion please let us know. We will do our best to ensure any accommodations so everyone can fully participate in this group. 

ABOUT THE BOOK

Bestselling author, artist, and illustrator Lisa Congdon brings her expertise to this guide to the process of artistic self-discovery. Find Your Artistic Voice helps artists and creatives identify and nurture their own visual identity.

This one-of-a-kind book helps artists navigate the influence of creators they admire, while simultaneously appreciating the value of their personal journey.

• Features down-to-earth and encouraging advice from Congdon herself
• Filled with interviews with established artists, illustrators, and creatives
• Answers the question "how do I develop a unique artistic style?"

An artist's voice is their calling card—it's what makes each of their works vital and particular, but developing such singular artistry requires effort and persistence. Find Your Artistic Voice offers everyday strategies, inspirational anecdotes, and practical advice to push through fear and insecurity in your artistic practice.

Check out Lisa's website and work (her shop reopens January 4). If you do not yet have the book, it is available online at Amazon or other online and brick-and-mortar stores.

ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly assignments will be given throughout the course of the program for discussion during the scheduled Zoom times.

WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENT

Read the Introduction, pages 6-10.
Questions to consider (to guide your reading):

• Do you consider yourself an artist?
• What artistic influences do you recall from your childhood? Do you think they influence your work now?
• What are your feelings about fitting in or standing out?
  
  

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This webinar is at: 2 p.m. Eastern | 1 p.m. Central | 12 noon Mountain | 11 a.m. Pacific
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UCDA ESSENTIAL SERIES are 60- or 90-minute webinars on timely and relevant topics for creative professionals both in and out of the educational arena. We know that learning doesn’t stop. During this time when location-based events are being cancelled, the ability to meet and learn from your peers is more essential than ever.

If you can't attend, you can still register and watch on demand.

Note: There is a minimum number of attendees required to hold each of the UCDA Essential webinars, and UCDA reserves the right to cancel any of the webinars. If UCDA cancels a webinar, registrants will be given full refunds. See UCDA's cancellation policy.