Making It! From Habit to Ritual; Nurturing the Flow State; chaired by Shannon Estlund and Kelly Boehmer

Friday, October 24, 8:00 - 9:45 am

All artists face challenges to accessing the creative flow state because of time and space constraints, distractions, etc. In this round table discussion, presenters will discuss how to access the flow state more easily (mise en place), how to maintain flow states (main course), and how to wrap up a work session ensuring that you will be able to pick up right where you left off (dessert). Through active dialogue, participants can share and learn how incremental changes can build habits, which can be developed into rituals that feed the creative process. We will discuss well known artists’ successful practices as well as how contemporary artists can leverage technology for maintaining creative flow. Attendees will leave with a menu in the form of a printed worksheet of options for building their own studio ritual.