Embarking on a career in art is a craft and a trade, as well as a calling. You can study for it, but it also takes guidance from experienced art makers and supporters to set an emerging artist on a path to success.

Enter Towson University Galleries, dedicated to mentoring its students and alumni. We hear from Community Art Center Director Stacy Arnold about a collaboration with the Hot Sauce Artists Collective. Collective co-founder Alpha Massaquoi sees its value:

“I’m seeking wisdom and as the artists who are where they are currently, they have that wisdom and knowledge and they’re passing that wisdom down to us.” 

Links: Novo Legados Bmore Legends exhibit, Printmaking workshop and other events.

Embarking on a career in art is a craft and a trade, as well as a calling. You can study for it, but it also takes guidance from experienced art makers and supporters to set an emerging artist on a path to success.
Enter Towson University Galleries, dedicated to mentoring its students and alumni. We hear from Community Art Center Director Stacy Arnold about a collaboration with the Hot Sauce Artists Collective. Collective co-founder Alpha Massaquoi sees its value:
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m seeking wisdom and as the artists who are where they are currently, they have that wisdom and knowledge and they&rsquo;re passing that wisdom down to us.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Links: <a href="https://events.towson.edu/event/exhibition_novo_legado_bmore_legends#.YPCUq-hKiM8">Novo Legados Bmore Legends</a> exhibit, <a href="https://alumni.towson.edu/s/hot-sauce-artist-collective">Printmaking workshop and other events</a>.

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