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hunter

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9. If there are no local artist communities, maybe start one?

Reply to Trueblue Texan (Original post)

Wed Aug 20, 2025, 09:22 AM

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My sister has done that in rural republican U.S.A., taking after our parents who were the nucleus of art communities wherever they went.

Community colleges might be another place to begin your quest.

In-person is always better than online.

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I long for a community of creatives online... [View all] Trueblue Texan Tuesday OP

Try fanartreview.com SheltieLover Tuesday #1

The only reason I haven't quit FB yet Nittersing Tuesday #2

I've thought about re-joining FB under an alias... Trueblue Texan Tuesday #5

The Artists forum here on DU is pretty good bif Tuesday #3

Try googling "artists and writers groups." hedda_foil Tuesday #4

It's hard to find intellectuals. Rizen Tuesday #6

I also would like one. The artist forum looks good. Ty 👍 electric_blue68 Wednesday #7

What app on your phone? nt Trueblue Texan Wednesday #8

Infinite Painter! 🩷 electric_blue68 Wednesday #12

Thanks! Trueblue Texan Wednesday #13

Ok! I think you'll really like it. 🖱✏️✒️🖌🎨👍 electric_blue68 Wednesday #14

Thank you so much for these... Trueblue Texan Wednesday #10

If there are no local artist communities, maybe start one? hunter Wednesday #9

I had considered that but I'm too busy in party politics locally... Trueblue Texan Wednesday #11