🐎 Opportunity knocks #30+
Are you ready for your breakthrough? + A new list of opportunities to seize
Blooming season on the horizon
👋 Hello, creative! I hope so far, April has been good to you.
I have decided to switch things up a little bit concerning how I pack things for you all. Every post is a process of creative awe and play. Yet it is also a lengthy and digesting information challenge. I have decided to segment some sections of the usual letters and make them separate issues, like the present ‘‘Opportunity Knocks’’ which now becomes an individual post. I hope you will enjoy these subtle changes.
Knock, knock, knock on wood
Before we jump into the week's list, I wanted to talk about opportunities, how they come, and how you attract them. I am a big advocate of creating your chances, which means instead of waiting for that big breakthrough, start to move towards it. I also know that some opportunities came to me without notice, and I had to seize the call. It could be something you have never ventured into, such as a task, field, collaboration and beyond, yet, you dare to believe and assess with work and faith that things will be worth it.
If the opportunity of a lifetime knocked at your door would you be ready?
Within this highly awaited breakthrough, how would you react? As creatives, we are at the center of many of these opportunities. Nevertheless, we have to position ourselves more within an intentional and wise spotlight. You never know where one good decision and a dare to believe can take you!
Sending some open door vibes 🗝
🐎 Opportunity knocks
In every letter, I share opportunities I stumbled upon. There are so many cool grants, funding, competitions, and more to enter to experience progress. I hope the list of the week will be useful.
🏆 LeBook awards (A celebration of leading creative talent. Two categories: Emerging and new talent. They ask for references (details of the person or institution supporting your nomination). The deadline was April 13th, but nominations seem to still be live. Prizes can reach up to 15k).
🇫🇷 Respire magazine (Short story contest: a leading French author started this story; now it's your turn to continue it! ⟶ Deadline: May 15th).
👩🏻🎨 Taoyuan International Art Award (By the Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts
⟶ deadline: April 26th).🎯 Pitch to Wetransfer (Do you have an unexpected story about creativity? They are looking for your stories. Best of luck!).
🌱Young Ones ADC (Students are prompted to create work for real-world clients with the chance to earn a One Show Pencil. Brands on the list: Fanta, Duolingo, Dove…).
Dear creative reader! I need you.
This letter reaches you bi-weekly or monthly, diving into many topics that are close to my heart. However, I am curious—do they matter to you as well? To find out, I have put together a short and playful quiz to uncover YOUR story of Your Creative Letter. I am looking forward to reading your answers.
Luck is when opportunity meets preparation
Seneca
I hope you enjoyed this new issue. To support this experimental and journal-vibe space, you can upgrade, share and more. I leave you with one of my favorite songs these days. Thanks for being here!
Take good care,
Keva.
I want to say I would be ready, but I’m not sure. It’s a good thing to think about.