Buy More Art

Introducing Buy More Art, a subtly-titled weekly collection of art and art events I'm recommending to the world. A close runner up name for the new series:  Love Your Neighbor Artists, Buy More Art! (borrowing language from Lauren Winner's advice for art patrons in this book)

In case you're wondering, a couple of things I consider when I'm putting together my collection:

• Is this an emerging artist who could use a shout-out?
• Is this an emerging artist I've met, friend of a friend, reminds me of someone I know?
• Do I enjoy the painting/print/tunes/exhibit/piece/pages so much I want to own it for myself?
• Does this artist have a risk-taking story I'm cheering?
• Does this work feature the banjo? Move it straight to the top of the list.

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[1/22/13] Bragging on a few creators and cultivators in my family tree

[12/03/12] Christmas Hymns from Jason Harrod, Christmas gifts from Laurel Rudd, Christmas cards from The Ambrosium

[11/27/12]  music, poetry and activities for Advent from Steve Bell, Malcolm Guite and The Ambrosium

[11/19/12]  new album releases from Raising Jane and Ordinary Neighbors, You Are Awesome: 21 Crafts to Make You Happy by Abbey Hendrickson

[11/12/12]  support Matthew Clark's Bright Came the Word from His Mouth, buy art for Sandy recovery, Songs for Liturgy from Cardiphonia plus bonus "Poem Forest"

[11/05/12]  We Heart NYC print for hurricane relief, Quarry Street Hymnal, Vol. 1, Christmas cards from James B. Janknegt and bonus from poet Billy Collins