How to Brand Yourself Without The Cringe
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How to Brand Yourself Without The Cringe

Branding yourself as an artist doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this guide, we break down simple steps to help you define your voice, create a cohesive visual identity, and share your story authentically. Whether you're just starting out or refining your image, these tips will help you navigate the process without the cringe.

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HOW TO WRITE A CONTRACT
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HOW TO WRITE A CONTRACT

As a freelancer, you might think creating a new contract each time you take on a new project might seem like a hassle, but they’re essential for protecting yourself, clarifying expectations, and ensuring you actually get paid. This article will show you how to draft a basic contract so you can start protecting yourself right away, without getting bogged down in legal jargon.

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EMBRACING THE SPIRIT OF GIRLHOOD WITH DUNNE CLIFF
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EMBRACING THE SPIRIT OF GIRLHOOD WITH DUNNE CLIFF

Dunne Cliff (pronounced ‘done cliff’) is a concept knitwear brand forged from the mind of Vancouver-based designer, Allison Dunne. Inspired by Dunne Cliff’s roots in British cultural history, we present a story lensed by photographer, Yohan Kim, that speaks to the imagination and unencumbered silliness that exists in the child within each of us.

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TALKING SOUND, SORROW AND SOUL WITH DRAG SUPERSTAR, TODDY
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TALKING SOUND, SORROW AND SOUL WITH DRAG SUPERSTAR, TODDY

Toddy is a drag artist residing in Vancouver, British Columbia. Originally from Alberta, Toddy is a versatile performer with expertise in various creative disciplines including music, drag performance, and comedy. In this interview, we'll delve into Toddy's artistic journey and the release of their upcoming debut album, Always, exploring the influences and experiences that have shaped their career.

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EXPLORING IDENTITY THROUGH ART WITH CURATOR ELLIOTT RAMSEY
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EXPLORING IDENTITY THROUGH ART WITH CURATOR ELLIOTT RAMSEY

Elliott Ramsey is a curator at The Polygon Gallery in North Vancouver, BC. In this one-on-one, we learn how Elliott’s experiences as a mixed-race and gender-nonbinary individual inform their research while examining the ties between expression, passion and personal identity.

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ARTIST ZOË PAWLAK ON 5 AM WAKE-UPS, MOTHERHOOD & SOBRIETY
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ARTIST ZOË PAWLAK ON 5 AM WAKE-UPS, MOTHERHOOD & SOBRIETY

Zoë Pawlak is an artist and industrial designer based in Vancouver. She’s also a successful business owner, a soulful mother of 2 teenagers & a champion of sobriety. In this one-on-one, we get real about the trials and tribulations of creative entrepreneurship and navigating the precarious balancing act of work and play.

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HOW LAGOS-BORN MUSICIAN, ADEWOLF FOUND HIMSELF IN VANCOUVER
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HOW LAGOS-BORN MUSICIAN, ADEWOLF FOUND HIMSELF IN VANCOUVER

When Nigerian-born recording artist, Adewolf, informally known as Ade, set out for Vancouver, site unseen, he had minimal expectations for what his new life might look like. In this POSTERCHILD exclusive lensed by photographer, Mackenzie Walker, we learn how the singer, songwriter and producer found himself in Vancouver and how he’s working to make the city an inclusive, engaging and all-together more interesting place to live.

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AN INTERVIEW WITH ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER, KARIN BUBAS
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AN INTERVIEW WITH ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER, KARIN BUBAS

In anticipation of her exhibition opening at Whistler’s Audain Art Museum entitled, Karin Bubaš: Garden of Shadows, which features a curated selection of her photography and paper toles, we caught up with Karin to explore the inspirations and motivations behind her work.

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CELEBRATING KINKY, QUEER JOY WITH ALEK BÉLANGER
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CELEBRATING KINKY, QUEER JOY WITH ALEK BÉLANGER

Earlier this summer, Alek held his first solo show in Toronto, where he showcased a selection of works spanning his six-year career. Following the single-day exhibition, we caught up with Alek as he reflected on his most recent series, Noire, and shared some insights into his next endeavours.

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INSIDE THE BEAUTIFULLY UNCANNY WORLD OF ROMAN AGEE
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INSIDE THE BEAUTIFULLY UNCANNY WORLD OF ROMAN AGEE

With imagery that is cinematic enough to make you wonder if you’re looking at a photo or a still from an Ari Aster film, photographer Roman Agee’s conception prowess combined with his eye for composition and colour make him an excellent storyteller, whether he knows it or not. In our interview, Roman reflects on the stories he’s trying to tell the world while dropping a few breadcrumbs about his own.

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10 QUESTIONS WITH SUPERSTAR CURATOR, EVA RESPINI
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10 QUESTIONS WITH SUPERSTAR CURATOR, EVA RESPINI

The Vancouver Art Gallery recently welcomed closely-watched curator, Eva Respini as its new Deputy Director & Director of
Curatorial Programs. With her new role now officially underway, we asked Eva a few questions to learn more about her curatorial practice, inspirations and areas of interest.

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DESIGNING FOR IMPERMANENCE WITH TYLER HARVEY
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DESIGNING FOR IMPERMANENCE WITH TYLER HARVEY

Tyler Harvey is a UK-based multidisciplinary designer born and raised in Singapore. He has lived and worked in Vancouver, BC and is currently pursuing Design Products at the Royal College of Arts in London, England. Through a series of transatlantic texts, we ask Tyler to delve into his latest fascination.

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AT 81, MARTHA STURDY WILL NOT BE SLOWING DOWN
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AT 81, MARTHA STURDY WILL NOT BE SLOWING DOWN

We sat down with the Harmony Arts Festival Featured Artist in her Mount Pleasant studio to learn more about her recent life updates, discuss her transition to focus on sculpture and enviously gaze at her signature platform shoes.

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