Writer’s Block: Is It Real? Why do we want to write but find ourselves unable to do it? Perhaps it is as simple as this: We are simply having a thought -- a thought like: I don’t have the time. It won’t be any good. I’ll just quit anyway. I always do. No one will like it. I don’t feel like it. It’s too hard. I need to feel moved to write. I need to be inspired. There will be no pay off. I am no good at it. Not really. Others are better at it than I am. I’m too tired. I need to watch TV or check …

The Amateur Classical Musicians Association (ACMA) is dedicated to providing opportunities for the non-professional classical musician to perform and network with fellow amateurs. Our members gather in Manhattan on a monthly basis to: * perform short pieces of classical music in front of an audience of fellow amateurs * network and socialize with fellow amateur musicians from all walks of life * collaborate with fellow members on works of music to be performed at future gatherings ACMA is dedica …

The National Writers Union (UAW Local 1981) is the only labor union representing freelance writers in every genre. With 16 chapters nationally, the NWU works to advance economic and working conditions of writers -- lobbying for legislation, initiating lawsuits, educating writers on their rights, networking, organizing picket lines, publicizing viable alternatives to unfair practices by both the traditional and Internet publishers, and by mobilizing members to fight for their collective self-inte …

In a remote corner of the vast Brooklyn region, artists perpetually create and carefully guard their hidden treasures. In the Sunset Mini Museum of Art, local artists can meet and share their thoughts, ideas, dreams and their creative abilities in an art and music filled environment that provides a shelter from the raging storms outside of it. If you live in Sunset Park, or areas nearby, if you are a painter, sculptor, writer, poet, dancer, actor, film maker or thinker, join our unique circle of …

This group intends to create a guild of French, Francophone, Francophile artists : a community where members help each other. The group is opened to artists and whoever is interested in what they do. Artists in Fine Arts, Painting, Drawings, Visual Arts, Photography, Singers, Performers, Humorists, Cinematographers, Promoters, Agents are WELCOME. We will post a maximum of events related to this ! We need a maximum of fans or whoever is interested to be invited in our events. I am also working in …

The Mission of The Fearless Artist is to initiate and sustain a global conversation about the meaning and contribution of ART to the world and connect artists to ART lovers. The Fearless Artist hopes to liberate the definition of ART from its traditional conservative confines and celebrate modern revolutionary approaches to utilizing ART as a universal language. Share your event Join our Facebook Group Attend Seminars and Events

This group is for artists and art lovers who on occasion get together to share work, discuss art and network. We are hoping to have meetups every month where artists can bring their work in for display and create an event open to the public, kind of like a gallery.

We would lo to meet our neighbors and local artists of all kinds. Our community's residents should pull together to not only grow as individual artist but as a team of creative people learning from and inspiring each other.Those involved can learn new skills, build a portfolio, or just hone their existing technique in an environment that fosters communication, even friendship, with others who have the same interests, talents or ideas.

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Calling all rising artists, who are passionate about their art, whether it is acting, modeling, singing, dancing, photography, make up, painting, you name it and SERIOUS about connecting and building their businesses! There is a certain life-affirming, passionate synergy when like-minded people get together, creating magical experiences! As a Professional Performer's Life/Business Coach, I'm inviting you to connect, develop your careers, build true friendships, and have fun with us! Try out coac …

We are an intentional community of artists, healers, teachers, organizers, dreamers and spiritual adventurers. We are looking to enrich our experiences by sharing them. We know that through community we can create something bigger than any one person, and that collective experience can inspire us and fuel us to grow and change. We aim to create an environment that nurtures evolution and self-realization, and we see arts, healing, and spiritual practice as some of the most useful tools for culti …

This group is for singer/ songwriters, artists, musicians, DJs, photographers, dancers, etc or even anyone that just enjoys live bands. PlayMusician is a group founded by musicians, we promote local art and music and proactively engage in showcasing local talent through various events with eclectic themes. We believe that there is a large talent of untapped artists who do not get the opportunity to showcase their talent due to a day job or various other life factors. We welcome Originals and   …

Are you a young musician, a newly inspired painter, a newcomer actor? Is your debut event ready organized? Join the group, you can broadcast it here! New York IS the biggest stage, art gallery, concert hall in the world, and if you are ready to blow up your passion, here you can make your debut visible to the City using the Meetup power! Are you an agent looking for new talents? Join the group, here you can find their debut events. Are you just a New Yorker willing to attend fresh performers eve …

This Meetup is for creative females in or around their 30s! Whether you are a writer, scientist, artist, engineer, musician, businessperson, or creative hobbyist, we want to meet you! Join to talk to, bond with, and cut loose amongst cool women like yourself and get ideas and relationships flowing. --- The Dirty Thirties, also known as “The Dust Bowl,” was a period during the 1930s when severe dust storms raged over American and Canadian prairies. Our website and Meetup group has nothing to do w …

Do you want to expand your creativity?  Do you enjoy writing?   Do you want to reconnect with your inner artist more deeply or maybe break through any creative 'blocks'?  We will be utilizing Julia Cameron's experiential book: 'The Vein of Gold-A Journey to your Creative Heart' as a guide to do just that.  We will read, work through the text, and complete the exercises, tools and tasks from the book on a bi-weekly basis. About the book:  "Julia Cameron again draws from her extensive artistic and …

This Group is for writers, visual artists, singers, directors,actors, film makers, dancers, and graphic artists. Whether you are in a creative field or are an aspiring artist and want to ad creativity to your life, this group is for you to network and get ideas from your fellow artists about opportunities and collaborations.

Welcome to the VOCAL BRILLIANCE Meetup group! This group is intended to cater to all types of singers. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an intermediate hobbyist, or a complete beginner hoping to get your feet wet; whether your focus is rock, pop, classical, Broadway, Jazz, R&B…there will be an event designed specifically for you. Our primary purpose is to have fun becoming better singers; to improve together as vocal artists and performers beyond where we are at present. The “how” depe …

I’ve got an idea I’ve never seen that before. Be First.  Find it at COLLECT. COLLECT is committed to “art for community” – creating work and events that enhance and celebrate culture within the civilization of New York City. COLLECT is committed to artists - providing a forum and mentorship for career development. COLLECT is the first voice on arts in New York City – via its blog and involvement with other media and publications If you are a working artist in New York City we want you to bring y …

ArtForward encourages making connections with art enthusiasts, artists and everyone in between. The focus is on contemporary art events that include artist talks, lectures, panels, gallery openings, museum exhibitions, art fairs and auctions with meeting the people behind the scenes. If you love art and wish you were a Warhol, you can learn more about art in general and meet artists. If you make art, you can be more aware of what art is considered "contemporary" and perhaps you can meet anoth …

While drinking a beer on the couch, simmering after a long work day, I kicked back to watch an episode of HBO's the Newsroom (it gets relevant, promise). In the episode, Jeff Daniels plays an anchor that goes on a rant, claiming that 20-something Americans are members of the worst generation ever. Hearing that statement only reminded me of the numerous times I've been on the receiving end of that same generalization by some "old schoolers" in the business world that claim our generation is "enti …

This meetup group is for women dancers, choreographers, actors, directors, filmmakers, visual artists, authors, fashion designers, etc. The goal of this group is to provide networking opportunities for women artists and also host events that will provide opportunities for women to highlight their talents. Activities for this group will include workshops, performances, and networking events. I started this group because of my love for the arts and my dedication to providing opportunities for aspi …

A group of designers and artists are planing to start up a multifunctional Architecture/Interior Design_Arts/General Construction Coop which will be owned and operated by its members. Currently we are engaged in initial planing/discussions.  Why a Co-op? As a collective of different disciplines, we can provide a very broad range of services. We'll provide a professional approach to any project, large or small. We'll bring clients, designers and artists together to integrate great projects and …

It's too hard to find people interested in esthetic philosophy. Even other artists and designers seem to shy away from the topic. Are we too busy, too few and far between or is it just intimidating to talk about? This group encourages super informal, totally mellow, open-minded and no-pressure conversations about Art & Design Theory and Aesthetic Philosophy! Anyone with an interest in these topics is welcome. All ages, levels of experience and educational backgrounds are welcome! This group wa …

Welcome to our meetup! We hope to bring together a small group of artists and other people interested in art and culture events that have a Bay Area aesthetic: DIY, free/low-cost, diverse, quirky, and "off the track" events in New York. We can also organize opportunities to socialize, share our artistic work and/or interests with each other. You can follow us at offthetracknyc.tumblr.com

Share your knowledge and enjoy with us—We're exploring live musical performances from Early Music to Jazz, and beyond—and the musical impulse in the human creative experience, as listeners and as makers. Music and rhythmic spirit delight and entertain us. They also open our minds, show us different worlds, immerse us in another's culture, and challenge us to learn and explore sensation, feelings, thoughts, co-creative experience— traversing the past, the present and the futuristic. Mysteriously …

This group was founded with the purpose of having fun, enhancing creativity, and exploring new ideas about artistry. Our goal is to launch projects into the world with the collaboration of like-minded individuals. Enough of the classroom…it's time to get creating. Our first meet up is about busting through mental blocks, fears, and resistance to reconnect to your creative side. Who this meet up will benefit: o   Are you a person who avoids at all costs sitting down to write, paint, rehearse, or …

Digital Music NY is the premiere networking event for music professionals in NY. Our events bring together the complete ecosystem - managers, producers, marketers, artists and more- to explore new technologies, products and revenue models that are creating new business opportunities for the music industry. Explore digital and interactive music technologies, business models, devices and creative approaches. We cover everything needed to know to create, market, engage fans and monetize music in th …

This group is for people who are interested in Swing/Lindy Hop and West Coast Swing classes and events in New Jersey. The Artists' Lab offers Group Classes, Workshops and Private Lessons in Lindy Hop, Balboa, Carolina Shag, Foxtrot and West Coast Swing in New York City and northern New Jersey. Anyone can learn! Bringing a partner is not required. All classes will rotate partners. You'll learn the footwork and moves, and you'll also improve your comfort level and skill at partnering and commun …