aftrART Archive
Creating resources, sharing experiences and increasing accessibility in the arts.
Active from Fall 2016 to Winter 2018, aftrART was a website and YouTube channel dedicated to helping artists understand the practical side of pursuing creativity and the arts. Supported in part by Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art’s 2016 GOOD ‘N PLENTY Artist Award, Amanda produced helpful videos, blog posts and podcast episodes to about professional development for student and early-career artists.
With nearly 150K YouTube views and hundreds of monthly blog post visits, aftrART proudly serves as a resource for new artists both in and outside of the classroom to this day.
Whether you’ve just discovered your passion for art, you’re unsure of how to apply your art education to real-world situations, or need some inspiration to get back to work, aftrART was developed to provide resources that help artists find success, however they choose to define it.
Pursuing a Creative Life — Interview with Clare Benson
Nearly a year ago, I had an opportunity to do just that during an interview with Clare Benson! Find out what she’s achieved in a relatively short career!
Wasted Ink Zine Distro: Community Building through Creative Expression
What does it take to turn your passion for DIY publications and community-building into a business? I sat down with Charissa Lucille and Marna Kay, Co-Owners of Wasted Ink Zine Distro in Phoenix, Arizona to find out.
Caroline Hudson-Naef: From Art School to Art Career
We often perceive an art administration career as a practical, steady alternative to becoming a full-time artist. But the skills required to pursue such a path can greatly differ from a studio art discipline. If you’re interested in making that shift, you’ll want to hear what Caroline has to say!
Zakk Vega: Opening a Music Studio + Building Community in Unlikely Places
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to open up your own creative business outside of an art hub, whether it’s music-based or not, you’ll definitely find value in what Zakk has to say!