![]() ![]() “ Your Art Will Save Your Life is a big-hearted path forward for artists grappling with how to make art in our current climate. Included here are reminders of how to practice generosity, overcome fear, build community, stay politically engaged, and most importantly, to start the important work of making some stuff.” -Harry Dodge, Artist “This funny, tender, totally usable guide provides a bundle of simple methods that will allow you to focus on creative projects, reenergize, grow joy, and take risks. Staff can be reached during museum hours at 412.237.8303 or by emailing. It offers an extensive range of Warhol-inspired products including reproduction prints, T-shirts, stationery, giftware, and the most comprehensive selection of books on Warhol. "The self-help book every artist needs! Wish I’d had this book my entire life.” -Ali Liebegott, author of Cha-Ching! The store is open during museum hours and accessible without museum admission. "An electrically inspiring, politically fresh, and class-conscious guide for artists who wish to engage more deeply with their process, their careers, and their lives." -Michelle Tea, author of Modern Tarot “I’m so grateful for this book! I’m buying it for every single creative person in my life.” -Ann Friedman, cohost of Call Your Girlfriend “A survival guide for the creatives among us.” -Nicole Georges, author of Fetch: How a Bad Dog Brought Me Home According to James Rondeau, the museum’s curator of contemporary art, the Art Institute has been historically poor in collections of classic pop art. “If you are a person who needs to make art in order to function, this book is from your best, smartest, coolest, most insightful, wise, learned, practical, savvy, no-bullshit friend who knows you and loves you anyway.” -Lucy Corin, author of One Hundred Apocalypses and Other Apocalypses “A slim, necessary revelation.” -Maggie Nelson, author of The Argonauts “Every artist should have this on their bookshelf.” -Book Riot ![]() ![]() “A dense, power-punch of info.” -The Portland Mercury Please note passes are valid only for general museum admission and not applicable to programs, lectures, events, or special exhibition fees. Requests must meet our guidelines listed below. "Offers modest and straightforward suggestions for surviving and thriving in creative endeavors." -Publishers Weekly The Taft Museum of Art is proud to support the work of nonprofit organizations by donating two passes to the Taft Museum of Art. “ Your Art Will Save Your Life is the artist's guidebook to create, thrive, and survive amid any political shitstorm.” - BUST Magazine As an adult, she has dedicated her life to empowering working artists. Intimate yet practical, Your Art Will Save Your Life helps artists build a sustainable practice while navigating the world of MFAs, residencies, and institutional funding. As a teenager visiting the Andy Warhol Museum, Beth Pickens realized the importance of making art. ![]()
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