Change is inevitable, but it can be daunting, terrifying, upstetting, and painful.  I belong to an artists' cooperative called Heartland Artists in a small rural community.  It's rough going in the best of times, but the economy has hit small not-for-profits like ours hard and dramatic changes loom in the near future.  Is this bad?  Maybe, but it's not to be avoided.  The trick is turning it to your advantage.

Change can be scary, but it can also be very energizing.  It can be an opportunity to redo, to fix, to alter, to adjust.  To reacclimate.  Maybe to evolve.

Times of change are times of dreams and goals and aspirations, and planning how best to achieve them.  Heartland may appear to be in a tricky situation, but with a common cause and positive polarization, we artists involved in the organization can use this opportunity to take Heartland to new levels.  The best part is, it means we can do the same for ourselves through our efforts for Heartland.

I'm considering many changes in my art career, thanks to my sister and a good friend.  We're making plans and laying foundations, and I'll keep you appraised of things as dreams become reality and change becomes the next big step.  And while you're waiting, come by and check out a small town artists' coop called Heartland Artists:

www.heartlandartgallery.com

Look up similar organizations in your neck of the woods, and support your local arts programs.  Without constant support from the community, change can't come and when there is no change, there's nothing.