The Working Artist 5-Day Challenge: Artist Examples

The Working Artist 5-Day Challenge was hosted last week in celebration of International Artist’s Day, encouraging artists to challenge themselves to find The Muse. This initiative aimed to open artists up to new experiences and learning from others, fostering creativity and connection within the artistic community. Many artists participated, leading to inspiring posts and new artistic discoveries.

Quick Answer

The Working Artist 5-Day Challenge was an event hosted by Crista Cloutier in celebration of International Artist's Day, designed to help artists find their creative "Muse." This challenge encouraged participants to engage in daily prompts such as visiting galleries, sharing their workspace, describing their art, and introducing other artists to the community. The initiative aimed to open artists to new experiences and learning, fostering connection and inspiration within The Working Artist community.

The Muse doesn’t just sit around waiting for us. We have to get to work to find her. Sometimes that means opening ourselves up to new experiences and learning from others.

That’s why last week I hosted The Working Artist 5-Day Challenge in celebration of International Artist’s Day.

I am so proud of every artist who participated. In fact, I was introduced to so many new artists and Muses that my creative spirit is jumping with joy! I am so grateful to everyone who participated.

Check it out! Here are just a few of the many inspiring posts:

What was the challenge for Day 1: Looking for The Muse? Visit a gallery or museum or artist’s studio (online counts too!)

Day 2: Share your workspace!

Day 3: In five words or less, tell us about your work!

Day 4: Share your inspiration!

Day 5: Show your support! Introduce us to an artist we don’t know.

There were hundreds of inspiring responses, and I am so grateful to everyone who participated.

If you haven’t already joined The Working Artist Circle group, you can join here.

Written by Crista Cloutier, artist mentor + founder of The Working Artist. (learn more about Crista here)

Frequently Asked Questions

1 What was The Working Artist 5-Day Challenge about?

The 5-Day Challenge, hosted by Crista in celebration of International Artist's Day, encouraged artists to find their Muse by engaging in daily creative prompts. Participants were challenged to visit galleries, share their workspace, describe their work, share inspiration, and introduce new artists.

2 How can I join The Working Artist community and connect with other artists?

You can join The Working Artist community by becoming a member of The Working Artist Circle group. This group provides a platform for artists to connect, share their work, and find inspiration from others, as seen by the hundreds of responses during the challenge.

3 Who is Crista Cloutier?

Crista Cloutier is the founder of The Working Artist and an artist mentor. She hosted the 5-Day Challenge to help artists find their Muse and connect with a creative community, and is proud of every artist who participated.

4 What kind of activities were involved in The Working Artist 5-Day Challenge?

The challenge included daily prompts such as looking for The Muse by visiting a gallery, sharing one's workspace, describing work in five words or less, sharing inspiration, and introducing an unknown artist to the community. These activities aimed to open artists to new experiences and learning.