I was always bad at writing and reading, but here’s why I made this newsletter anyway
CounterCult Creatives thoughts on creative business, opportunities, and curated events.
Welcome CounterCulter- our newsletter is a “skip to what you want” type of newsletter so here you go!
So why did I (Sho) start a newsletter if I have been notoriously bad at reading and writing (which funnily enough is a huge part of myself that led to me being a visual artist).
Well, it’s because I realized there’s not much real information for the normal people on how to actually survive as a creative, and a newsletter was one of the answers for us to connect our community to opportunities and other information that we ourselves would take. Sometimes it feels like writing out into the void, so let us know what you think of our little newsletter!
THE MORE WE GROW, THE BETTER OPPORTUNITIES WE GET ACCESS TO AS A COMMUNITY
UPDATES:
COUNTERCULT MARKET Launch (IRL and A PLATFORM!!!!!)
We are SUPER sweaty and tired from w
orking behind the scenes to give local creatives more paid opportunities. SO! We are launching our very own booking platform, created by our own community, to offer a place where anyone can find niche, local creatives near them, as well as monetise on what they do. And ofc it’s FREE because we are all broke artists.
The launch party of our online market, will ironically enough be a IRL Market in Berlin (think the traditional holiday markets that are big here, but COUNTERCULT MARKET that gives a space for more underground creations)
CounterCult Ambassadors Program Launch! Free obvs.
Thank you to all who have reached out to volunteer, it means A LOT. We’re launching a CounterCult Ambassador program where we show you how to create a local creative community focused on business anywhere you are based! It’s important for us to make what we do accessible to anyone that needs this, so really, don’t be a stranger! We didn’t reinvent the wheel, be we found something that works, and love to share how you can do it too!
StickerApp x CounterCult OPEN CALL
Teaming up with a top sticker producer to map Berlin’s creatives! Each pack features local artists and a map to support the local economy. Interested? APPLY HERE!
FEATURE
Chalo is a homegrown cowboy boot brand for women. They combine traditional cowboy craft with modern design, bringing you cowboy boots for your everyday. They work with a family-owned tannery factory in North India that has specialized in cowboy craft for 25+ years. Tanning its own leather to ensure quality and versatility, it also supports our small batch production values while showcasing the skill of their craftspeople.
Chalo, pronounced "chal-o", translates from Hindi to mean, let's go. Say hello and give them a follow!
PS: they can make custom-made cowboy boots for both men and women.
OPPORTUNITIES
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✨STICKERAPP FEATURE APPLICATION
-Free sticker packs being sent with your creations all over Berlin and even internationally, shared on instagram its almost 1million followers
-CounterCult exclusive collaboration
🎨🏛️ The Metropolitan Museum of Art Fellowships
- Offers various fellowship opportunities with funding of up to $60,000 for research and professional development in the arts and humanities.
- Open to graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and professionals in relevant fields.
- Application deadline: November 1, 2024
🎨🏆 €50,000 Loewe Foundation Craft Prize
- Open to artisans from all disciplines; winner receives €50,000.
- Application deadline: October 30, 2024
🎭💼 FUNDING EU Culture Calls for Proposals
- Offers funding opportunities for cultural projects across various disciplines, including arts, heritage, and education.
- Open to organizations, NGOs, and individuals in the EU and associated countries.
- Application deadlines vary; check the EU Culture website
🍞👩🍳 C+ Bakery Hiring
- Hiring full-time and part-time baristas to join their team in Berlin.
- Open to experienced bakers and those with a passion for baking.
- Interested applicants can apply by contacting cplusveganbakery@gmail.com.
- Offering grants of $8,000 to individual artists for projects in various disciplines, including visual arts, performing arts, and literature.
- Open to artists at all career stages living in New York.
- Application deadline: November 15, 2024
DAILY OPPORTUNITIES AND PAID JOBS IN OUR INSTAGRAM STORIES
-Find jobs or post your opportunities through our instagram community
EVENTS
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🎶🌟 Berlin Most Wanted Music Conference
- Most Wanted Music is a conference in Berlin that focuses on the music industry, bringing together artists, music professionals, and industry leaders to network, share knowledge, and explore new trends in music and culture.
-We have a booth if any of you musical creatives want to join us and get free/discounted tickets! Reach out to us if interested!
💃🎶 Dublin/Berlin Dance to the Underground 3-Year Anniversary
- A celebratory dance event featuring local DJs and artists, honoring three years of the underground music scene.
- Join the community for an unforgettable night of music and dance on October 21, 2024
🎨🤝International FREE Creative Coaching
Recommended!!!! It can’t hurt, so get that business side of you going sooner than later.
🎿 🚀💡 Skinnovation: Creatives in Business Ski Trip and Conference 2025
- Network with creatives and entrepreneurs on a unique ski trip and business conference AND have a fun holiday at the same time with part of our CounterCult crew
- Gain insights from industry leaders through workshops and talks.
- Discover tools and resources to enhance your creative projects and business initiatives.
-GET IN TOUCH FOR A 50% OFF TICKET
P.S.
HOW TO CONTACT US:
To be honest, the best way at the moment is INSTAGRAM or LINKEDIN since our emails are quite full at the moment.
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Thank you for your time and continued support. Your engagement means the world to us. Let us know what you think of our newsletter in the comments. :)
Well, that’s all for the next two weeks! If you want more opportunities and updates, more often, make sure to check out our stories and posts on INSTAGRAM, since we only feature our most curated picks in this newsletter.
Stay creative!
-Sho