Read this article from ABC News.

“The Australian government has committed $17 million to a new Creative Industries Innovation Centre. 2009 is the European Year of Creativity and Innovation. The United Kingdom released the Innovation Nation white paper in 2008; the United States passed a National Innovation Act in 2005 … I could go on.

With 25 years of working in the arts, I’m thrilled by the policy commitment to the importance of creativity. It gives strength and impetus to the building of connections between the arts and other sectors.”

TED Talks Video: “Eat, Pray, Love” Author Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses — and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person “being” a genius, all of us “have” a genius. It’s a funny, personal and surprisingly moving talk.” Watch video.

Read this article from Keith Burtis.

“Sharing your creative process in the social media space is one of my biggest keys to success. This is not only truthful for people that are making physical things, but also for businesses working on new projects. Recently, I polled a few of my creative friends to tell me why they thought it was important to share their creative process with others.

What is the benefit to the creator? and what is the benefit to those consuming the content? I received answers from a lot of people, but Lisa Stewart aka ECStewart really got into the questions posed to her. I decided to give Lisa the stage here and include all of her thoughts and answers because they were so valuable. Here is what Lisa had to say…”

Read this article from Highly Sensitive Power.

“What makes you feel so creatively inspired that you automatically take action? Powerful inspiration propels us through and beyond wonder, to the place where we must make the vision manifest now. Carefully chosen for their strength and staying power, this growing collection of creativity prompts is on a mission to fire you up with electric joy-juice, open your circuits, and spark your genius to light.”

This article is from Just Creative Design.

“I have previously written an article on how to be creative however, it didn’t tell you how to boost your creativity. Below are some great ways of stimulating your brain to get great ideas – fast.” Read article.

This article is from Huffington Post.

“Last Friday, right in the middle of the biggest economic crisis in a generation, I walked away from my nice, safe, secure job. I walked away from a steady paycheck, employer supplied health insurance, and a 401k. I am betting that my creativity will reap greater rewards and bring more value to myself, my family and the world than working for someone else 40 hours a week. I took back control of my time and my life.” Read article.

This article is from Just Creative Design.

Some questions on creativity. Read article.

This article is from Just Creative Design.

“Do you ever get asked ‘Where did you get that idea from?’ in any of your projects or pieces of work and you couldn’t answer the question? Well, I have actually come across that a few times and it made me think to myself, where do I get my creativity? How do I get my creative juices flowing? How do I boost my creativity?” Read article.

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