Crafting a Professional Career in the Arts: Against All Odds.

In this documentary series professional invisibly disabled Edmonton based artists in a variety of mediums are interviewed. Each artist shares their story, advice and inspirational thoughts for those who are just getting started in their artistic career. The episodes also garner advice for artists at any level from a variety of community supports available to Edmontonians. Interviewees included are artists, gallery owners, craft organizations, show promoters, store owners, City representatives and not-for-profit businesses.

“Well, what would I wish I had known at the beginning? You know, there isn't a lot there isn't a lot that I wish I'd known first, because it's been a whole journey and you never can tell what's going to happen next. You never can tell. You never know what direction you're going to go, what's going to sort of push you off into a new direction. You know, I'm really happy with my journey.”

-Joanna Lange

Website: http://www.stoneboatpottery.ca/

Episode 4 - Community Resources - The Bear Claw Gallery and Artist and Teacher JoAnne Lange

“What I look for in a potential artist is an artist that has their own unique style.”

-Jackie Bugera

website (minus the spaces): bearclawgallery .com

Jackie Bugera - Owner of the Bear Claw Gallery.

Artist works by : Linus Woods