by kpalana | Jan 26, 2025 | Blog
Why it pays to be flexible in today’s changing economy Whether you’re an artist, educator, or idealist, you’ve likely heard the phrase, “Do what you love, and the money will follow.” But let’s be real: turning your passion into a sustainable income doesn’t...
by kpalana | Nov 8, 2024 | Blog
A Time of Despair… and Opportunity I’m not going to lie—these days, it’s tough for idealists. The world often feels like it’s crumbling, with social media amplifying hate, division, and disaster. But in this time of turbulence, we’re also more interconnected and...
by kpalana | Oct 29, 2024 | Blog
Crowdfunding Essentials Every Artist Should Know If you’ve ever wondered how artists can successfully fundraise online, this guide will walk you through simple, proven steps to make your creative project a reality. Let’s talk about a side of crowdfunding that...
by kpalana | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog
Malawian Inspired Art: 2019-2024 Greetings from Lilongwe, Malawi. I hope you’re doing well. As you may have heard, Malawi is currently grappling with the tragic loss of Vice President Saulos Chilima who died this week in a tragic plane crash. This is a time of...
by kpalana | May 21, 2024 | Blog
There’s so much going on at the moment. I’ll try not to be too long-winded…First, I wanted to share some new Malawian-inspired art created recently. The largest piece by far is a mural I designed. It was painted in April and completed a few weeks...
by kpalana | Mar 12, 2024 | Blog
I hope you are staying well in your part of the world. This week I wanted to share a little bit of my education work with you. The last few days I had the pleasure of facilitating a daylong workshop for the Australia Awards Alumni just before International...
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