Being an artist, I value and see how powerful images are in society. As a writer, I see how important stories are to how we view ourselves and others. For so long and in so many ways, Indigenous people have been and continue to be marginalized in Canada. Sharing positive images and stories in a meaningful and…… Continue reading Feature First Nations, Inuit, and Métis People on Canadian Banknotes
Author: Miki Dare
writer and artist
Where the Stars Rise: Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories
There is a twinkle in my eye! I am excited to say that my short story “A Star is Born” will be featured in Where the Stars Rise: Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories. The Laksa Media Groups Inc. is responsible for this anthology, and I am feeling thrilled to be part of an organization that forward focused.…… Continue reading Where the Stars Rise: Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories
Powell Street Festival
The Powell Street Festival is celebrating its fortieth year this year in Vancouver, and I am so happy to be taking part in the event. Come stop by my table for a visit and a chat. I will be selling my paintings, prints and cards. I have always loved the Powell Street Festival and it`s…… Continue reading Powell Street Festival
Nikkei National Museum 8th Annual Bloom Art Auction
Come check out the Nikkei National Museum 8th Annual BLOOM Art Auction on Saturday, May 28, 2016. My art titled Exotic Flavour Existence will be part of the silent auction. You can get a sneak peak by going to the gallery exhibit and/or the online preview featuring the art of more than 60 artists. The…… Continue reading Nikkei National Museum 8th Annual Bloom Art Auction
Creative Ink Festival
I had a fabulous time at the Creative Ink Festival and am sending a big thank you to author Sandra Wickham for bringing this event into existence. It was my first time going and it was so energizing! I ventured out of my midnight writing cave and into the daylight hours to learn new ideas,…… Continue reading Creative Ink Festival
Food for the Brain
What are you feeding your brain? Try a good book. It`s food for the brain. Curling up with an old-fashioned paper-bound book is like having a healthy home-cooked meal surrounded by old friends, dear family and interesting new guests. You are nourishing your mind with knee-slapping humour, deep conversations and a feast of new ideas.…… Continue reading Food for the Brain
Oxygen for the Soul
It’s 2016 and March already! Time has been just flying by, and I’m still here. I’ve been busy painting. I’ve branched out into some more abstract larger pieces, but continue to collect fast food wrappers and instant noodle packaging for my geisha series paintings. If you have some time, please go check out the Oxygen…… Continue reading Oxygen for the Soul
How to Get Yourself Out There as an Artist: Art Openings
NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK How to Get Yourself Out There as an Artist: Art Openings So when you are just starting out, how do you get yourself out there as an artist? Art openings, and not just your own, are a great way to get yourself out there as an artist. This is one of the…… Continue reading How to Get Yourself Out There as an Artist: Art Openings
Writing Your Artist Statement
Definition of an Artist Statement When you apply to galleries, you need to have an artist statement (also known as an artist’s statement). So what is that exactly? The artist’s statement to me, is a more formal and detailed version of an elevator pitch. It should capture the same essence of what your art is…… Continue reading Writing Your Artist Statement
Elevator Pitch for Artists
How to Market Your Portfolio to Galleries and Curators I recently went to a talk by Laura Schneider, acting director and curator of the Reach, called How to Market Your Portfolio to Galleries/Curators. She was fabulously energetic, informative and inspiring; and I’m planning to write more on her talk in future posts. One of the…… Continue reading Elevator Pitch for Artists