Photo courtesy of Columbus Metropolitan Library
Do you have a space you go to work, create or just be zen? Whether it's a studio, a corner of the room or even on your living room couch, having an area where you feel completely free and creative is essential to any artistic process.
Columbus Metropolitan Library, Friends of Library, Greater Columbus Arts Council and The Fred & Howard Fund are collaborating to display My [Creative] Space, an exhibit that portrays artists' spaces they go to do their best work.
This exhibition includes featured artists in the Stories Behind the Art series of ColumbusMakesArt.com and others who are participating in GCAC’s annual self guided Columbus Open Studio & Stage tour.
Photo courtesy of Steelcase.com
The exhibition will take place Aug. 29 through Oct. 18 at the Main Library - Carnegie Gallery. The creators of the event hope that this enables Columbus art lovers to be inspired by artists' creative spaces and build upon their own methods in the process.
Creative Spaces Produce Productivity
According to ArtSpace, creative spaces aren't only good for artists, they are productive. In a survey conducted by the organization, 75 percent of surveyed artists said living in an arts space increased their creative productivity.
Collaborative creative spaces, where more than one individual is working, can create more opportunities to expand their work and network with others. It's not only helpful with loaning gear, sharing tools and giving advice, but often can lead to having work being featured in places one wouldn't have imagined.
8 Steps to Creating A Creative Space
Brit + Co has created a list for everything you need to thrive in an environment.
- Designate a spot.
- Find the right mood lighting.
- Bring an ambient noise machine - not too loud or distracting.
- Make it comfy and cozy.
- Invite others into your creative space.
- Incorporate green - it's the color of creativity.
- Fill your space with what inspires you.
- Incorporate a mind-clearing method.
