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New Year, New Focus: Our Game Plan for Your Creative Business.
New Year, and it’s time to focus on each of our creative goals. Big or small (but why not think BIG), let’s hear what you got! We also got a few milestones of creative opportunities for you with our CounterCult Community.
Welcome CounterCult (see more about us here)- our newsletter is a “skip to what you want” type of newsletter so here you go!
THE MORE WE GROW, THE BETTER OPPORTUNITIES WE GET ACCESS TO AS A COMMUNITY. SO PLEASE SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER, IT REALLY MAKES A DIFFERENCE.
2025 is here, and we’re setting our sights high! This year is all about building sustainable creative businesses, creating meaningful impact, and expanding opportunities for artists worldwide. Here’s how:
Launch of Our First Art Residency: We’re kicking off our first art residency in Vietnam next week! Based on its success, we’re planning more—so if you know venues with studio spaces and housing for at least 5 creatives, let us know. We’re open to global suggestions!
CounterCult Business Ski Trip/Conference: Some of our community is going to a ski trip/tech conference in Innsbruck, Austria in March. We were given a special discount for our community to make it more affordable, so message us if you want the discounts! We are also trying to get a few scholarships for certain communities as well. See more in our EVENTS section.
Creative Business Coaching—FREE: Learn from industry pros, including former Patreon and MoMA employees. Gain insights into funding, branding, and sustaining your creative practice. Signup on our platform and make a posting, then message us if interested at our email countercultplatform@gmail.com!
JOIN OUR CULT—COUNTERCULT OPEN CALL: Our free platform for creatives to sell goods and services is growing. Post your work, hire talent, and connect with opportunities worldwide. Sign up BELOW.
CREATIVE FEATURE
Our creatives on our platform is already going worldwide! Honestly, check out who is in your local area to see what amazing work they are doing to network and even buy from them!
OPPORTUNITIES
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🌿🎨 Self as Universe: Mending Our Collective Ecosystem Residencies
- Residency Opportunity: A Studio in the Woods invites artists to explore connections within our collective ecosystems, using imagination to heal relationships between individuals and communities.
- Residency Details: Six-week residencies include a $5,000 stipend for artist fees and materials, along with full room and board.
- Application Deadline: April 3, 2024
🎥📺 PBS Accelerator Fellowship: Empowering Diverse Creators
- One-year fellowship for mid-career creators from underrepresented communities to work with PBS series.
- Application deadline: January 12, 2025.
- Includes virtual **Ignite Mentorship** for early-career filmmakers.
🎬✨ Fofs Director Development Incubator Open Call
- Mentorship program for emerging filmmakers with short films (15 mins or under) ready for production.
- Includes six weeks of mentorship and a pitch competition with a cash prize and in-kind services.
- Application deadline: **January 31, 2025**.
🎨🌍 Walk&Talk Azores Open Call
- Open call for artists and cultural agents to participate in the 2025 Biennial.
- Selected artists will receive a €2,500 artist fee, production support, and a residency.
- Application deadline: **January 31, 2025**.
🎨🏞️ Byrdcliffe Artists-in-Residence Program Fellowship
- Residencies in Woodstock, NY, for artists in visual arts, writing, music, and more.
- Offers studio space and accommodations; grants available to assist with costs.
- Applications for 2025 now open.
EVENTS
🏃♀️🎨 Skinnovation 2025: Where Business, Creation, Sport & Holiday Meet
- A unique event blending business, creativity, sports, and relaxation.
- Perfect for creatives looking to expand their network and skills while enjoying a holiday experience.
- Get 25% off tickets with code **ShonaN** at checkout. HERE
🌍🎉 CounterCult Pop-Ups: Have us in person anywhere, worldwide!
- Host pop-up events anytime, anywhere and represent CounterCult.
- Get free merch, exclusive coaching, and first access to discounts.
- Check out our highlights to see our pop-ups in Slovenia and Belgium—next stop: Spain and Vietnam!
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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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